]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/03/03/episode-139-boners-at-school/feed/00:35:18We have a whole new set of geeky boners to share with everyone this week. Tim has a couple of mini boners about gaming and British TV series. Molly has a far more impressive boner involving a new favorite podcast. Nick has a gigantic boner about [...]We have a whole new set of geeky boners to share with everyone this week. Tim has a couple of mini boners about gaming and British TV series. Molly has a far more impressive boner involving a new favorite podcast. Nick has a gigantic boner about going back to school. Of course we have a listener answer our five questions and we remind everyone about what is going on at Die Laughing this weekend. Enjoy!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the home page for PleasureTown.Games, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 138 – Out at Workhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/24/episode-138-out-at-work/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/24/episode-138-out-at-work/#commentsTue, 24 Feb 2015 07:00:53 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1871This week’s episode features our friend Andy Wilkins, who has several experiences coming out at work. She’s come out as atheist, a gay man and finally a transgender woman. We talk about the differences in those experiences and the challenges in coming out at work versus friends and family. Of course Andy also gets a crack at our five questions.
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/24/episode-138-out-at-work/feed/10:41:05This week’s episode features our friend Andy Wilkins, who has several experiences coming out at work. She’s come out as atheist, a gay man and finally a transgender woman. We talk about the differences in those experiences and the chal[...]This week’s episode features our friend Andy Wilkins, who has several experiences coming out at work. She’s come out as atheist, a gay man and finally a transgender woman. We talk about the differences in those experiences and the challenges in coming out at work versus friends and family. Of course Andy also gets a crack at our five questions.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 137 – Die Laughing Previewhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/17/episode-137-die-laughing-preview/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/17/episode-137-die-laughing-preview/#commentsTue, 17 Feb 2015 07:00:58 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1862This week’s episode brings back guest Matt Allex from the Apropos of Nothing podcast. Matt is one of our cohorts over at Fearless Comedy so he joined us to discuss the second annual installment of Die Laughing. In addition to talking about all the cool stuff we’ll be doing at the event, we also announce this year’s fundraiser challenge and it is a doozy – if we can raise $1000 for Fearless, we’ll all get a Scientology audit! Details are in the podcast but if you want to donate, links are below.

If you follow the link to Die Laughing, you will see a donate button at the top right hand of the page. Donations are accepted from now through the end of the event. If you want to donate to our challenge, make sure you put a comment in your donation that it is for the Geeks Without God Scientology challenge.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/17/episode-137-die-laughing-preview/feed/00:38:59This week’s episode brings back guest Matt Allex from the Apropos of Nothing podcast. Matt is one of our cohorts over at Fearless Comedy so he joined us to discuss the second annual installment of Die Laughing. In addition to talking about a[...]This week’s episode brings back guest Matt Allex from the Apropos of Nothing podcast. Matt is one of our cohorts over at Fearless Comedy so he joined us to discuss the second annual installment of Die Laughing. In addition to talking about all the cool stuff we’ll be doing at the event, we also announce this year’s fundraiser challenge and it is a doozy – if we can raise $1000 for Fearless, we’ll all get a Scientology audit! Details are in the podcast but if you want to donate, links are below.
If you follow the link to Die Laughing, you will see a donate button at the top right hand of the page. Donations are accepted from now through the end of the event. If you want to donate to our challenge, make sure you put a comment in your donation that it is for the Geeks Without God Scientology challenge.
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 136 – Euthanasiahttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/10/episode-136-euthanasia/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/10/episode-136-euthanasia/#commentsTue, 10 Feb 2015 07:00:36 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1856We have a very heavy topic this week that was inspired by the loss of a couple of pets. Why, we wondered, is there very little moral ambiguity around ending the life of a pet who is suffering but a great deal when we are talking about a thinking, reasoning person? We talk about the difference between suicide and euthanasia, the value of human life versus that of other animals and Brittany Maynard. Grab a tissue for the saddest Geeks Without God yet!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/10/episode-136-euthanasia/feed/70:40:57We have a very heavy topic this week that was inspired by the loss of a couple of pets. Why, we wondered, is there very little moral ambiguity around ending the life of a pet who is suffering but a great deal when we are talking about a thinking, r[...]We have a very heavy topic this week that was inspired by the loss of a couple of pets. Why, we wondered, is there very little moral ambiguity around ending the life of a pet who is suffering but a great deal when we are talking about a thinking, reasoning person? We talk about the difference between suicide and euthanasia, the value of human life versus that of other animals and Brittany Maynard. Grab a tissue for the saddest Geeks Without God yet!
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 135 – Religion in the UKhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/03/episode-135-religion-in-the-uk/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/03/episode-135-religion-in-the-uk/#commentsTue, 03 Feb 2015 07:00:54 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1851This week we are joined by our friend Elliot James. Born and raised in England, Elliot talks with us about the differences in how religion is viewed in the UK vs. the United States. He’s had some harrowing close calls due to IRA bombings and other conflicts that may, or may not have to do with religion. We cover as much ground as possible in our short time together and then, of course, he answers our five questions!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/02/03/episode-135-religion-in-the-uk/feed/40:41:17This week we are joined by our friend Elliot James. Born and raised in England, Elliot talks with us about the differences in how religion is viewed in the UK vs. the United States. He’s had some harrowing close calls due to IRA bombings and[...]This week we are joined by our friend Elliot James. Born and raised in England, Elliot talks with us about the differences in how religion is viewed in the UK vs. the United States. He’s had some harrowing close calls due to IRA bombings and other conflicts that may, or may not have to do with religion. We cover as much ground as possible in our short time together and then, of course, he answers our five questions!
At the very end of the episode (post theme song), we mention our listener Steve, who has been ordered to take his son to Catholic Mass. If you’d like to sign an online petition protesting this ruling, here is the link.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 134 – Arrow Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/27/episode-134-arrow-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/27/episode-134-arrow-boners/#commentsTue, 27 Jan 2015 07:00:23 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1845This week we have a talk about our latest geeky boners. Tim has been watching a lot of his favorite movies since the beginning of the year and spends some time talking about them. Nick has been working to catch up on some new (and old) TV series. Molly is playing a whole lot of video games. Once we spend time talking about our current obsessions, we read off five answers from another listener.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/27/episode-134-arrow-boners/feed/20:34:25This week we have a talk about our latest geeky boners. Tim has been watching a lot of his favorite movies since the beginning of the year and spends some time talking about them. Nick has been working to catch up on some new (and old) TV series. [...]This week we have a talk about our latest geeky boners. Tim has been watching a lot of his favorite movies since the beginning of the year and spends some time talking about them. Nick has been working to catch up on some new (and old) TV series. Molly is playing a whole lot of video games. Once we spend time talking about our current obsessions, we read off five answers from another listener.
Show notes below the fold:
Here is a link to the Penny Arcade comic Nick mentionedPodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 133 – Calendarshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/20/episode-133-calendars/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/20/episode-133-calendars/#commentsTue, 20 Jan 2015 07:00:06 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1837This week’s episode brings our friend Jon Olsen to the basement studios for a conversation about calendars. Jon has a long held interest in how we mark time and it makes for a broad conversation topic. We even learn why the seventh day of the week isn’t a Sunday! Jon also has the distinction of being only the second theist to appear on our podcast, a fact we almost completely ignore.

Jon will be performing The Insufferable Spiteness of Beaver at the Bryant Lake Bowl in February, 2015. The show opens on the 5th and will also play on the 6th, 12th and 13th. Go see his show!

Additional show notes below the fold:

Tim mentioned a BBC series with Christopher Eccleston as Jesus. It was The Second Coming.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/20/episode-133-calendars/feed/30:35:51This week’s episode brings our friend Jon Olsen to the basement studios for a conversation about calendars. Jon has a long held interest in how we mark time and it makes for a broad conversation topic. We even learn why the seventh day of th[...]This week’s episode brings our friend Jon Olsen to the basement studios for a conversation about calendars. Jon has a long held interest in how we mark time and it makes for a broad conversation topic. We even learn why the seventh day of the week isn’t a Sunday! Jon also has the distinction of being only the second theist to appear on our podcast, a fact we almost completely ignore.
Jon will be performing The Insufferable Spiteness of Beaver at the Bryant Lake Bowl in February, 2015. The show opens on the 5th and will also play on the 6th, 12th and 13th. Go see his show!
Additional show notes below the fold:
Tim mentioned a BBC series with Christopher Eccleston as Jesus. It was The Second Coming.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 132 – Nous Sommes Charliehttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/13/episode-132-nous-somme-charlie/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/13/episode-132-nous-somme-charlie/#commentsTue, 13 Jan 2015 07:00:22 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1827This week we talked about the shocking massacre at the Charlie Hebdo offices in France. We explore a lot of different reactions to the situation, some more understandable than others. Is Islam somehow more dangerous than other religions? And should satire have limitations? We try – and mostly fail – to make sense of a senseless act.

Note: We had a technical glitch and recorded this episode with the wrong microphone. The sound is a little bit tinny. Sorry for the problem!

I you want to listen to Bill Donahue being smacked down by fellow conservative Catholic Hugh Hewitt, here’s the place.

Molly and Tim both drew pictures of Mohammed! Here’s Molly’s Mohammed Unicorn with a horn that grants wishes.

And here is Tim’s Drawing of Mohammed moving a mountain WITH HIS MIND!!!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/13/episode-132-nous-somme-charlie/feed/30:33:29This week we talked about the shocking massacre at the Charlie Hebdo offices in France. We explore a lot of different reactions to the situation, some more understandable than others. Is Islam somehow more dangerous than other religions? And shoul[...]This week we talked about the shocking massacre at the Charlie Hebdo offices in France. We explore a lot of different reactions to the situation, some more understandable than others. Is Islam somehow more dangerous than other religions? And should satire have limitations? We try – and mostly fail – to make sense of a senseless act.
Note: We had a technical glitch and recorded this episode with the wrong microphone. The sound is a little bit tinny. Sorry for the problem!
Show notes below the fold:
Here is the statement from Bill Donahue.
I you want to listen to Bill Donahue being smacked down by fellow conservative Catholic Hugh Hewitt, here’s the place.
Molly and Tim both drew pictures of Mohammed! Here’s Molly’s Mohammed Unicorn with a horn that grants wishes.
And here is Tim’s Drawing of Mohammed moving a mountain WITH HIS MIND!!!
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 131 – Holy Warshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/06/episode-131-holy-wars/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/06/episode-131-holy-wars/#commentsTue, 06 Jan 2015 07:00:01 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1820This week we get together with our friend David Elwyn Traylor to talk about holy wars. The central question is whether or not religion drives people to commit despicable acts or if it is merely one potential means to an end. We manage to do little more than scrape the surface of so broad a topic so feel free to continue the conversation in the comment section if you are so inclined. After we cut our main conversation short, David gets to ask us five questions.

Show notes below the fold:

Obviously, we don’t know everything about the Church of England and what we do know is probably wrong so here’s more information if you want to read it.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2015/01/06/episode-131-holy-wars/feed/20:40:03This week we get together with our friend David Elwyn Traylor to talk about holy wars. The central question is whether or not religion drives people to commit despicable acts or if it is merely one potential means to an end. We manage to do little[...]This week we get together with our friend David Elwyn Traylor to talk about holy wars. The central question is whether or not religion drives people to commit despicable acts or if it is merely one potential means to an end. We manage to do little more than scrape the surface of so broad a topic so feel free to continue the conversation in the comment section if you are so inclined. After we cut our main conversation short, David gets to ask us five questions.
Show notes below the fold:
Obviously, we don’t know everything about the Church of England and what we do know is probably wrong so here’s more information if you want to read it.
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 130 – Farewell 2014http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/30/episode-130-farewell-2014/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/30/episode-130-farewell-2014/#commentsTue, 30 Dec 2014 07:00:07 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1812The past year had it’s ups and downs and we spend this episode reviewing as many of them as we can remember. We take a few moments to remember our good friend Bill Young, who passed away just a short while ago. The year started out really well for all of us but we are kind of sputtering into 2015. We also talk about our hopes for the new year. And, of course, we get to read off five answers from one of our listeners. Whether 2014 was a great year or a mixed bag for you, we look forward to another great podcasting year!

Show notes below the fold:

Hey – we recorded before Sony decided on a limited release of “The Interview!” Can you tell?

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/30/episode-130-farewell-2014/feed/10:37:46The past year had it’s ups and downs and we spend this episode reviewing as many of them as we can remember. We take a few moments to remember our good friend Bill Young, who passed away just a short while ago. The year started out really we[...]The past year had it’s ups and downs and we spend this episode reviewing as many of them as we can remember. We take a few moments to remember our good friend Bill Young, who passed away just a short while ago. The year started out really well for all of us but we are kind of sputtering into 2015. We also talk about our hopes for the new year. And, of course, we get to read off five answers from one of our listeners. Whether 2014 was a great year or a mixed bag for you, we look forward to another great podcasting year!
Show notes below the fold:
Hey – we recorded before Sony decided on a limited release of “The Interview!” Can you tell?
You can go back and listen to our favorite episodes!
Molly’s Favorite was our conversation with Charles Hubbell!
Tim really enjoyed our live podcasts with Elizabeth Ess and Patrick Ryan Bauer!
Nick’s favorite was our conversation with Rebecca Watson about Game of Thrones! Oh wait! He changed his mind and picked our episode about Dark Dungeons!
Then Tim mentioned our visit to Grace Megachurch!PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 129 – The War on Christmashttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/23/episode-129-the-war-on-christmas/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/23/episode-129-the-war-on-christmas/#commentsTue, 23 Dec 2014 07:00:43 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1805For this week’s episode, we go to War on Christmas! The worst fears of the Christian right are realized as asshole atheists crap all over their holiday!

Actually, that’s not what happens at all. Instead, we talk about the bullshit war on Christmas and why a lot of atheists (including us) really like the holiday. We also talk about some of the things we don’t like about the holiday season. Christmas is just a few days away! We hope you enjoy the holiday in whatever way is appropriate for you!

Show notes below the fold:

Molly did indeed make a slip of paper you can drop in Salvation army kettles! You can get it off our Facebook page!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/23/episode-129-the-war-on-christmas/feed/20:33:19For this week’s episode, we go to War on Christmas! The worst fears of the Christian right are realized as asshole atheists crap all over their holiday!
Actually, that’s not what happens at all. Instead, we talk about the bullshit war [...]For this week’s episode, we go to War on Christmas! The worst fears of the Christian right are realized as asshole atheists crap all over their holiday!
Actually, that’s not what happens at all. Instead, we talk about the bullshit war on Christmas and why a lot of atheists (including us) really like the holiday. We also talk about some of the things we don’t like about the holiday season. Christmas is just a few days away! We hope you enjoy the holiday in whatever way is appropriate for you!
Show notes below the fold:
Molly did indeed make a slip of paper you can drop in Salvation army kettles! You can get it off our Facebook page!
And here’s a link to the Atheists Fucking Love Christmas Facebook community!
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 128 – NALThttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/16/episode-128-nalt/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/16/episode-128-nalt/#commentsTue, 16 Dec 2014 07:00:13 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1798On this week’s episode, we explore the Not All Like That Christians Project. Endorsed by Dan Savage in this video, the project was started to give Christians the opportunity to come out of the closet and publicly state their support for LGBT rights. Our friend Eric Knight joins us for a conversation that includes the tricky question: why is the NALT project a good thing and #notallmen a bad thing? Eric also asks us five questions and we spend a lot of time talking about vegetables.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/16/episode-128-nalt/feed/140:51:53On this week’s episode, we explore the Not All Like That Christians Project. Endorsed by Dan Savage in this video, the project was started to give Christians the opportunity to come out of the closet and publicly state their support for LGBT[...]On this week’s episode, we explore the Not All Like That Christians Project. Endorsed by Dan Savage in this video, the project was started to give Christians the opportunity to come out of the closet and publicly state their support for LGBT rights. Our friend Eric Knight joins us for a conversation that includes the tricky question: why is the NALT project a good thing and #notallmen a bad thing? Eric also asks us five questions and we spend a lot of time talking about vegetables.
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 127 – Left Behind 2014http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/09/episode-127-left-behind-2014/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/09/episode-127-left-behind-2014/#commentsTue, 09 Dec 2014 07:00:58 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1793Left Behind has become something of a running gag on our podcast. Having watched Kirk Cameron’s version of this popular Christian fable and suffered through the atrocious board game, we turned our gaze towards the newest iteration starring Oscar winner Nicholas Cage. In spite of a considerably higher budget, the film managed to achieve what we thought would be impossible. It was worse that the first one and possibly worse than the board game. We watched it so you didn’t have to. Listen to our pain!
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/09/episode-127-left-behind-2014/feed/30:36:21Left Behind has become something of a running gag on our podcast. Having watched Kirk Cameron’s version of this popular Christian fable and suffered through the atrocious board game, we turned our gaze towards the newest iteration starring Os[...]Left Behind has become something of a running gag on our podcast. Having watched Kirk Cameron’s version of this popular Christian fable and suffered through the atrocious board game, we turned our gaze towards the newest iteration starring Oscar winner Nicholas Cage. In spite of a considerably higher budget, the film managed to achieve what we thought would be impossible. It was worse that the first one and possibly worse than the board game. We watched it so you didn’t have to. Listen to our pain!Movies, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 126 – Force Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/02/episode-126-force-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/02/episode-126-force-boners/#commentsTue, 02 Dec 2014 07:00:22 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1787Welcome back for a new geeky boner episode! It has been a while since we’ve explored our latest geeky obsessions so this week we get to spend a lot of quality time with some new fall TV series and some new Star Wars stuff. Not just the new trailer for Episode VII either. We also get a few hints about an upcoming expansion for the role playing game as well! As always, we finish off with five answers from a listener.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/12/02/episode-126-force-boners/feed/60:39:22Welcome back for a new geeky boner episode! It has been a while since we’ve explored our latest geeky obsessions so this week we get to spend a lot of quality time with some new fall TV series and some new Star Wars stuff. Not just the new t[...]Welcome back for a new geeky boner episode! It has been a while since we’ve explored our latest geeky obsessions so this week we get to spend a lot of quality time with some new fall TV series and some new Star Wars stuff. Not just the new trailer for Episode VII either. We also get a few hints about an upcoming expansion for the role playing game as well! As always, we finish off with five answers from a listener.
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the official trailer for Episode VII.
Here’s a link to the “special edition” trailer.Podcast, TelevisionGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 125 – God Talkhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/25/episode-125-god-talk/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/25/episode-125-god-talk/#commentsTue, 25 Nov 2014 07:00:28 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1781This week we look at the way religious terminology is pervasive in our language and how we deal with that as atheists. Phrases like “bless you” are considered polite and yet they assume something about the belief of the person saying and receiving the statement. We also find ourselves looking at saying “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays.” As a non believer, do we try to edit these words and phrases from our vocabulary or do we just ignore it?
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/25/episode-125-god-talk/feed/90:30:15This week we look at the way religious terminology is pervasive in our language and how we deal with that as atheists. Phrases like “bless you” are considered polite and yet they assume something about the belief of the person saying an[...]This week we look at the way religious terminology is pervasive in our language and how we deal with that as atheists. Phrases like “bless you” are considered polite and yet they assume something about the belief of the person saying and receiving the statement. We also find ourselves looking at saying “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays.” As a non believer, do we try to edit these words and phrases from our vocabulary or do we just ignore it?PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 124 – All the Super-Hero Movieshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/18/episode-124-all-the-super-hero-movies/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/18/episode-124-all-the-super-hero-movies/#commentsTue, 18 Nov 2014 07:00:52 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1775We were still at Omegacon when we sat down to take a look at the slate of super-hero movies that have been announced recently. Obviously the Marvel and DC films take the front seat but we don’t forget about Fox and Sony. It is way too early to know how good any of these movies will be but that doesn’t stop us from passing judgement anyway. We also spend a few minutes talking about the Marvel movie that isn’t a Marvel movie -Big Hero Six.

Show notes below the fold:

After we recorded the podcast, even more bad news came out about Dr. Doom.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/18/episode-124-all-the-super-hero-movies/feed/30:41:16We were still at Omegacon when we sat down to take a look at the slate of super-hero movies that have been announced recently. Obviously the Marvel and DC films take the front seat but we don’t forget about Fox and Sony. It is way too early [...]We were still at Omegacon when we sat down to take a look at the slate of super-hero movies that have been announced recently. Obviously the Marvel and DC films take the front seat but we don’t forget about Fox and Sony. It is way too early to know how good any of these movies will be but that doesn’t stop us from passing judgement anyway. We also spend a few minutes talking about the Marvel movie that isn’t a Marvel movie -Big Hero Six.
Show notes below the fold:
After we recorded the podcast, even more bad news came out about Dr. Doom.
We also failed to mention The Incredibles II.Movies, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 123 – OmegaCon Tabletop Gaminghttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/11/episode-123-omegacon-tabletop-gaming/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/11/episode-123-omegacon-tabletop-gaming/#commentsTue, 11 Nov 2014 07:00:26 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1770This weeks episode was recorded at Omegacon in Siren, Wisconsin. We are joined by tabletop gaming enthusiast Matt Everhart. The four of us talked about the games we played over the weekend, new and old. We all had a great time over the weekend and played a lot of awesome games. Including Legendary. If you didn’t know it by know, we really like Legendary. Tabletop enthusiasts should get some good ideas this week! Matt also finally gets a crack at our five questions!
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/11/episode-123-omegacon-tabletop-gaming/feed/70:38:21This weeks episode was recorded at Omegacon in Siren, Wisconsin. We are joined by tabletop gaming enthusiast Matt Everhart. The four of us talked about the games we played over the weekend, new and old. We all had a great time over the weekend an[...]This weeks episode was recorded at Omegacon in Siren, Wisconsin. We are joined by tabletop gaming enthusiast Matt Everhart. The four of us talked about the games we played over the weekend, new and old. We all had a great time over the weekend and played a lot of awesome games. Including Legendary. If you didn’t know it by know, we really like Legendary. Tabletop enthusiasts should get some good ideas this week! Matt also finally gets a crack at our five questions!Games, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 122 – Geek Moralshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/04/episode-122-geek-morals/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/04/episode-122-geek-morals/#commentsTue, 04 Nov 2014 07:00:13 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1765Tim’s wife Pat rejoins us this week to talk about Geek morality. We look at popular geek culture and talk about the moral lessons we find there and how those moral lessons compare to those we find in other texts like – say – the bible! We explore the grey areas that can be found in many of our favorite genre fiction including Star Trek, Star Wars and Dr. Who. Then Pat asks us five questions!
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/11/04/episode-122-geek-morals/feed/70:48:14Tim’s wife Pat rejoins us this week to talk about Geek morality. We look at popular geek culture and talk about the moral lessons we find there and how those moral lessons compare to those we find in other texts like – say – the b[...]Tim’s wife Pat rejoins us this week to talk about Geek morality. We look at popular geek culture and talk about the moral lessons we find there and how those moral lessons compare to those we find in other texts like – say – the bible! We explore the grey areas that can be found in many of our favorite genre fiction including Star Trek, Star Wars and Dr. Who. Then Pat asks us five questions!Geek, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 121 – Edge of Tomorrowhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/28/episode-121-edge-of-tomorrow/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/28/episode-121-edge-of-tomorrow/#commentsTue, 28 Oct 2014 06:00:58 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1760This week, we talk about one of the more overlooked sci-fi films of 2014, Edge of Tomorrow or, as it has been re-named for home release, Live Die Repeat. As is the case with most of our in-depth movie conversations, you can bet there will be a lot of spoilers. In fact, we discuss the ending of the film about five minutes into the podcast. It probably isn’t the best geek film of the year but it was a very pleasant surprise and we all enjoyed it. We also read five answers from Boulder!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/28/episode-121-edge-of-tomorrow/feed/80:33:44This week, we talk about one of the more overlooked sci-fi films of 2014, Edge of Tomorrow or, as it has been re-named for home release, Live Die Repeat. As is the case with most of our in-depth movie conversations, you can bet there will be a lot [...]This week, we talk about one of the more overlooked sci-fi films of 2014, Edge of Tomorrow or, as it has been re-named for home release, Live Die Repeat. As is the case with most of our in-depth movie conversations, you can bet there will be a lot of spoilers. In fact, we discuss the ending of the film about five minutes into the podcast. It probably isn’t the best geek film of the year but it was a very pleasant surprise and we all enjoyed it. We also read five answers from Boulder!
Show notes below the fold
Here’s a link to that Myers-Briggs personality test we mentioned.Geek, Movies, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 120 – Who Speaks for Atheists?http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/21/episode-120-who-speaks-for-atheists/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/21/episode-120-who-speaks-for-atheists/#commentsTue, 21 Oct 2014 06:00:19 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1751This week we take a look at the fallout in the Atheism movement following some poorly chosen comments by “leaders” in the movement like Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins. The strength of the atheist movement is our combined distaste for organized leadership. It is also a weakness. We examine that dichotomy and try to figure out if there is a way to balance them. Of course, we also get to read five answers from one of our listeners! This week, our answers come all the way from Scotland!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/21/episode-120-who-speaks-for-atheists/feed/250:35:32This week we take a look at the fallout in the Atheism movement following some poorly chosen comments by “leaders” in the movement like Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins. The strength of the atheist movement is our combined distaste for or[...]This week we take a look at the fallout in the Atheism movement following some poorly chosen comments by “leaders” in the movement like Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins. The strength of the atheist movement is our combined distaste for organized leadership. It is also a weakness. We examine that dichotomy and try to figure out if there is a way to balance them. Of course, we also get to read five answers from one of our listeners! This week, our answers come all the way from Scotland!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the Buzzfeed article that inspired this episode.
A link to listener Ben’s podcast – Podzilla!
Also a nerdy picture of Ben:
Atheism, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 119 – Geeky Media Round Uphttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/14/episode-119-geeky-media-round-up/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/14/episode-119-geeky-media-round-up/#commentsTue, 14 Oct 2014 06:00:59 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1746This week, we gathered in the basement studio to talk about geeky media we plan to consume over the next month or so. There are video releases, movies, tabletop and video games, television shows, and even one book! We may not have managed to touch on everything but we get pretty solid coverage on most topics. If we missed something, we hope you will enlighten us in the comments!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/14/episode-119-geeky-media-round-up/feed/80:39:54This week, we gathered in the basement studio to talk about geeky media we plan to consume over the next month or so. There are video releases, movies, tabletop and video games, television shows, and even one book! We may not have managed to touch[...]This week, we gathered in the basement studio to talk about geeky media we plan to consume over the next month or so. There are video releases, movies, tabletop and video games, television shows, and even one book! We may not have managed to touch on everything but we get pretty solid coverage on most topics. If we missed something, we hope you will enlighten us in the comments!
Show notes below the fold:
If you are interested in the Flopcast, mentioned in our listener’s answers, you can find it here!
Games, Movies, Podcast, TelevisionGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 118 – Doctor Who Season 8http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/07/episode-118-doctor-who-season-8/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/07/episode-118-doctor-who-season-8/#commentsTue, 07 Oct 2014 06:00:45 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1740This week, we decided to have a discussion about the new incarnation of The Doctor – Peter Capaldi. While our opinions on the series as a whole are decidedly mixed, we all have positive opinions about Capaldi. We talk about Clara, the Victorian Scooby Gang, and Steven Moffat. We also spend a little while on the 50th anniversary special and the War Doctor. Given we are not super fans, we probably get some facts wrong. Feel free to correct us in the comments!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/10/07/episode-118-doctor-who-season-8/feed/80:42:42This week, we decided to have a discussion about the new incarnation of The Doctor – Peter Capaldi. While our opinions on the series as a whole are decidedly mixed, we all have positive opinions about Capaldi. We talk about Clara, the Victor[...]This week, we decided to have a discussion about the new incarnation of The Doctor – Peter Capaldi. While our opinions on the series as a whole are decidedly mixed, we all have positive opinions about Capaldi. We talk about Clara, the Victorian Scooby Gang, and Steven Moffat. We also spend a little while on the 50th anniversary special and the War Doctor. Given we are not super fans, we probably get some facts wrong. Feel free to correct us in the comments!
Geek, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 117 – Renaissance Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/30/episode-117-renaissance-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/30/episode-117-renaissance-boners/#commentsTue, 30 Sep 2014 06:00:20 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1735This episode is pretty mellow because we were all operating at high levels of sleep deprivation. The 2014 Minnesota Renaissance Festival is behind us and yet this geeky boner episode is filled with memories of a season just gone by. Molly, though, does manage to get hard about something that is not the festival so you can fast forward to her her part if you don’t want to listen to us blather on about being street performers. We also read a listener’s answers for the first time in a while. Enjoy our exhaustion!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/30/episode-117-renaissance-boners/feed/50:34:35This episode is pretty mellow because we were all operating at high levels of sleep deprivation. The 2014 Minnesota Renaissance Festival is behind us and yet this geeky boner episode is filled with memories of a season just gone by. Molly, though,[...]This episode is pretty mellow because we were all operating at high levels of sleep deprivation. The 2014 Minnesota Renaissance Festival is behind us and yet this geeky boner episode is filled with memories of a season just gone by. Molly, though, does manage to get hard about something that is not the festival so you can fast forward to her her part if you don’t want to listen to us blather on about being street performers. We also read a listener’s answers for the first time in a while. Enjoy our exhaustion!
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 116 – Dark Dungeonshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/23/episode-116-dark-dungeons/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/23/episode-116-dark-dungeons/#commentsTue, 23 Sep 2014 06:00:21 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1727This week, we sat down with Tony Miller and Ronn Bauman to watch “Dark Dungeons,” a faithful adaptation of a Chick Tract of the same name. For those unaware, Chick Tracks are fundamentalist comic books and the makers of the film got permission to adapt this particular comic as long as they did not produce something satirical. Instead, they produced something far more entertaining. The four of us watched the film and then recorded a episode that started with our response to the film and then moved into our thoughts on religion, performing and, above all, gaming. Our role playing pasts are laid bare for all to see! We hope you have as much listening as we had recording.

Geeks Without God contributed to the Kickstarter that helped get the film produced! Here’s a screen grab of our name!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/23/episode-116-dark-dungeons/feed/21:03:33This week, we sat down with Tony Miller and Ronn Bauman to watch “Dark Dungeons,” a faithful adaptation of a Chick Tract of the same name. For those unaware, Chick Tracks are fundamentalist comic books and the makers of the film got per[...]This week, we sat down with Tony Miller and Ronn Bauman to watch “Dark Dungeons,” a faithful adaptation of a Chick Tract of the same name. For those unaware, Chick Tracks are fundamentalist comic books and the makers of the film got permission to adapt this particular comic as long as they did not produce something satirical. Instead, they produced something far more entertaining. The four of us watched the film and then recorded a episode that started with our response to the film and then moved into our thoughts on religion, performing and, above all, gaming. Our role playing pasts are laid bare for all to see! We hope you have as much listening as we had recording.
Correction: on the closing stinger, Nick says that Dark Dungeons costs $2.50. Actually, the extras cost $2.50. The movie itself costs $5.00. Sorry for the error.
Show notes below the fold:
If you’d like to see the original Chick Tract, go here!
Here’s the plane crash one Tim talked about.
Here’s where you can get your own copy of the movie!
Geeks Without God contributed to the Kickstarter that helped get the film produced! Here’s a screen grab of our name!
Games, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 115 – Crisis of “Faith?”http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/16/episode-115-crisis-of-faith/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/16/episode-115-crisis-of-faith/#commentsTue, 16 Sep 2014 06:08:17 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1722Another recording in the trailer studios brought Ronn Bauman back to our show! This time, Ronn suggested we talk about having an atheist crisis of “faith.” We talked about superstitions, hopes for what we know aren’t true and other ways that we, as atheists, sometimes still “believe.” Or at least we want to. At the end of the episode, Ronn was asked five questions submitted by our listeners. A note about the recording: Tim had the wrong microphone settings on the computer for this episode so the sound is a little bit clipped and tinny. Sorry about that!

Thanks for the listener questions!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/16/episode-115-crisis-of-faith/feed/10:35:32Another recording in the trailer studios brought Ronn Bauman back to our show! This time, Ronn suggested we talk about having an atheist crisis of “faith.” We talked about superstitions, hopes for what we know aren’t true and oth[...]Another recording in the trailer studios brought Ronn Bauman back to our show! This time, Ronn suggested we talk about having an atheist crisis of “faith.” We talked about superstitions, hopes for what we know aren’t true and other ways that we, as atheists, sometimes still “believe.” Or at least we want to. At the end of the episode, Ronn was asked five questions submitted by our listeners. A note about the recording: Tim had the wrong microphone settings on the computer for this episode so the sound is a little bit clipped and tinny. Sorry about that!
Thanks for the listener questions!
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 114 – Proselytizinghttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/09/episode-114-proseltyzing/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/09/episode-114-proseltyzing/#commentsTue, 09 Sep 2014 06:00:42 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1715This weeks episode is our annual visit with our friend Tony Miller! Tony suggested we discuss Proselytizing and while we all had some ideas where that topic would go, we found ourselves exploring a great many topics that all related back to the same central point. For the second straight week we talked about abortion so you can look forward to that. Then Tony asked us five very thoughtful questions and we provided him with thoughtful answers. It’s a very thoughtful show filled to the brim with thoughts. Enjoy!
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/09/episode-114-proseltyzing/feed/20:49:38This weeks episode is our annual visit with our friend Tony Miller! Tony suggested we discuss Proselytizing and while we all had some ideas where that topic would go, we found ourselves exploring a great many topics that all related back to the sam[...]This weeks episode is our annual visit with our friend Tony Miller! Tony suggested we discuss Proselytizing and while we all had some ideas where that topic would go, we found ourselves exploring a great many topics that all related back to the same central point. For the second straight week we talked about abortion so you can look forward to that. Then Tony asked us five very thoughtful questions and we provided him with thoughtful answers. It’s a very thoughtful show filled to the brim with thoughts. Enjoy!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 113 – Someone is Wrong on the Internethttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/02/episode-113-someone-is-wrong-on-the-internet/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/02/episode-113-someone-is-wrong-on-the-internet/#commentsTue, 02 Sep 2014 06:00:27 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1706This week we recorded our episode on site at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival with Byron Miller, proprietor of Broomhilde, where you can get handmade brooms, walking sticks, and wands. We talked with Byron about getting into arguments on the internet. Specifically, we talked about what we will argue about and what arguments we choose to avoid. When Byron got a crack at our five questions, we were able to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy again!

Show notes below the fold

In case you haven’t seen it before, here is a link to the XKCD comic about arguing on the internet.

Because Tim talked about box office performance, here’s information on how Guardians of the Galaxy has been doing at the box office.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/09/02/episode-113-someone-is-wrong-on-the-internet/feed/30:35:56This week we recorded our episode on site at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival with Byron Miller, proprietor of Broomhilde, where you can get handmade brooms, walking sticks, and wands. We talked with Byron about getting into arguments on the inte[...]This week we recorded our episode on site at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival with Byron Miller, proprietor of Broomhilde, where you can get handmade brooms, walking sticks, and wands. We talked with Byron about getting into arguments on the internet. Specifically, we talked about what we will argue about and what arguments we choose to avoid. When Byron got a crack at our five questions, we were able to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy again!
Show notes below the fold
In case you haven’t seen it before, here is a link to the XKCD comic about arguing on the internet.
Because Tim talked about box office performance, here’s information on how Guardians of the Galaxy has been doing at the box office.
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoParallel Man: Invasion America #1 Reviewhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/28/parallel-man-invasion-america-1-review/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/28/parallel-man-invasion-america-1-review/#commentsThu, 28 Aug 2014 17:03:24 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1700Back in Episode 89, we talked with guest Christopher Jones about working in the comics industry and one of his upcoming projects, Parallel Man!
Parallel Man #1 Cover

I just finished reading the first issue, and I just wanted to share a few thoughts on it:

Parallel Man is a science adventure comic. Much in the same way that Star Trek, Blake’s 7 or even Doctor Who can have just about an unlimited number of exciting settings, PM is the same. Rather than travelling though space or time (and space), Parallel Man deals with Skip Technology that allows you to jump between multiple Earths. Some of them are fungus worlds, others are populated by reptilian humanoids, and many have been dominated by a threat that is revealed in this premier issue.

Rather than expanding their empire out, these people have expanded their empire sideways, into different Earths. This seems to have led to amassing some pretty awesome technology, and most of it is demonstrated rather than explained, something I’ve always been partial to in comic book storytelling.

Comics are a visual medium, and as such, Parallel Man doesn’t rely on exposition to convey what’s happening, they show it and you pick it up as you go, because you’re clever and don’t need to have your hand held though a comic.

First issues are tricky. They have more weight to pull than any other issue in a series, because they need to introduce the reader to this world and the characters in it, give you just enough plot to set the hook, and then somehow make you give a shit in only about 30 pages. First issues can be clunky, but I think Parallel Man pulled it off well. They dive right in, and by the time the issue is over, I wanted more.

Parallel Man: Invasion America #1 comes out October 8th. I’d highly recommend talking to your Local Comic Shop to pre-order an issue. As it’s a new comic by a new publisher, there’s a good chance they won’t pre-order a ton of them, and you should check it out.

This could be the start of something big. Future Dude is planning animation, mobile games, and deck builder games all running… in parallel. Here’s some preview animation, with some release date info.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/28/parallel-man-invasion-america-1-review/feed/1Episode 112 – Don’t Stop Not Believin’http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/26/episode-112-dont-stop-not-believin/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/26/episode-112-dont-stop-not-believin/#commentsTue, 26 Aug 2014 06:00:06 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1695This week we gathered in the luxurious trailer studios to record an episode with our friend Eric Thompson. Eric (like Tim) grew up in the Catholic Church and he takes us on an exploration of the difference between being devout and being bored. We learn how Tim ditched church with the help of his Father (who had once been in school to be a Catholic priest), Eric’s Tattoo, and a lot of other interesting things. Eric also has some good answers for our five questions.

Show notes below the fold:

Tim mentions an article about Guardians of the Galaxy that annoyed him. Read if you dare!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/26/episode-112-dont-stop-not-believin/feed/40:36:37This week we gathered in the luxurious trailer studios to record an episode with our friend Eric Thompson. Eric (like Tim) grew up in the Catholic Church and he takes us on an exploration of the difference between being devout and being bored. We [...]This week we gathered in the luxurious trailer studios to record an episode with our friend Eric Thompson. Eric (like Tim) grew up in the Catholic Church and he takes us on an exploration of the difference between being devout and being bored. We learn how Tim ditched church with the help of his Father (who had once been in school to be a Catholic priest), Eric’s Tattoo, and a lot of other interesting things. Eric also has some good answers for our five questions.
Show notes below the fold:
Tim mentions an article about Guardians of the Galaxy that annoyed him. Read if you dare!
Here’s video evidence of the sandwich Eric describes from Man vs. Food.
Eric has a podcast! Check out The High Five Guys!
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 111 – Guardians of the Galaxyhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/19/episode-111-guardians-of-the-galaxy/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/19/episode-111-guardians-of-the-galaxy/#commentsTue, 19 Aug 2014 06:00:43 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1688This week we unleash our geek love for Guardians of the Galaxy, which is still in theaters waging battle with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And by “waging battle,” we mean “kicking the butt of.” We talk a bit about the source material and about what we all think work about the movie. Then we get into the larger picture of Marvel movies. Also, there are a lot of spoilers. If you haven’t seen Guardians of the Galaxy, you may want to skip this episode and come back later. At the end of the episode, we read off five answers from Australia!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/19/episode-111-guardians-of-the-galaxy/feed/80:49:28This week we unleash our geek love for Guardians of the Galaxy, which is still in theaters waging battle with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And by “waging battle,” we mean “kicking the butt of.” We talk a bit about the sou[...]This week we unleash our geek love for Guardians of the Galaxy, which is still in theaters waging battle with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And by “waging battle,” we mean “kicking the butt of.” We talk a bit about the source material and about what we all think work about the movie. Then we get into the larger picture of Marvel movies. Also, there are a lot of spoilers. If you haven’t seen Guardians of the Galaxy, you may want to skip this episode and come back later. At the end of the episode, we read off five answers from Australia!
Show notes below the fold:
A little more information on the absence of Gamora Merch.
Movies, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 110 – Sunday Assemblyhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/12/episode-110-sunday-assembly/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/12/episode-110-sunday-assembly/#commentsTue, 12 Aug 2014 13:04:37 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1683Our guest this week is Hertzey Hertz, who joins us to talk about Sunday assembly, a secular gathering for atheists/agnostics/nones who are looking for a community. While we talk a lot about the Twin Cities chapter, there are assemblies popping up all over the world. Many of the people we’ve talked to over the last two years have mentioned that the loss of a community is one of the major obstacles to shedding religion. The Sunday Assembly movement is a new movement that attempts to fill that void for some people. Of course Hertzey also gets to answer our five questions!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/12/episode-110-sunday-assembly/feed/30:37:47Our guest this week is Hertzey Hertz, who joins us to talk about Sunday assembly, a secular gathering for atheists/agnostics/nones who are looking for a community. While we talk a lot about the Twin Cities chapter, there are assemblies popping up a[...]Our guest this week is Hertzey Hertz, who joins us to talk about Sunday assembly, a secular gathering for atheists/agnostics/nones who are looking for a community. While we talk a lot about the Twin Cities chapter, there are assemblies popping up all over the world. Many of the people we’ve talked to over the last two years have mentioned that the loss of a community is one of the major obstacles to shedding religion. The Sunday Assembly movement is a new movement that attempts to fill that void for some people. Of course Hertzey also gets to answer our five questions!
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 109 – Reality Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/05/episode-109-reality-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/05/episode-109-reality-boners/#commentsTue, 05 Aug 2014 06:00:51 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1679This week’s episode is a brand new installment of our Geeky boners! As always, we spend the entire episode nerding out about our latest obsessions. Molly’s latest obsession is actually a fairly old one that takes the form of a well read book. Nick has been playing the beta of a new game. Tim has been binge watching…well…a whole lot of different stuff. Once we all get our nerd on, we read five answers from Australia.
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/08/05/episode-109-reality-boners/feed/10:45:13This week’s episode is a brand new installment of our Geeky boners! As always, we spend the entire episode nerding out about our latest obsessions. Molly’s latest obsession is actually a fairly old one that takes the form of a well rea[...]This week’s episode is a brand new installment of our Geeky boners! As always, we spend the entire episode nerding out about our latest obsessions. Molly’s latest obsession is actually a fairly old one that takes the form of a well read book. Nick has been playing the beta of a new game. Tim has been binge watching…well…a whole lot of different stuff. Once we all get our nerd on, we read five answers from Australia.PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 108 – Atheist Comedianshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/29/episode-108-atheist-comedians/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/29/episode-108-atheist-comedians/#commentsTue, 29 Jul 2014 06:00:38 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1667This week we are joined by our good friend Joseph Scrimshaw. Joseph is a professional comedian and we have noticed over the time we’ve been recording this podcast that there seem to be a large number of comedians who are atheists and agnostics. While we completely fail to provide any data supporting this theory, we talk about it anyway. We also talk about some religious comedians and how Tim has watched them and doesn’t think they are very funny. As a repeat guest, Joseph also asks us five exciting and very important questions! Please note there is a wonderful opportunity for some new fan art at the end of the episode. Go to town people!

Show notes below the fold:

Tim Talked about watching a Christian Comedian on a “Christian version of unworthy.” He was talking about Faithit and here is the video he specifically referred to.

Tim has recorded two episodes of Joseph’s Obsessed podcast. The most recent was about Cats (and also featured friend of the show Rebecca Watson). He also recorded one about Raiders of the Lost Ark.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/29/episode-108-atheist-comedians/feed/10:32:53This week we are joined by our good friend Joseph Scrimshaw. Joseph is a professional comedian and we have noticed over the time we’ve been recording this podcast that there seem to be a large number of comedians who are atheists and agnostic[...]This week we are joined by our good friend Joseph Scrimshaw. Joseph is a professional comedian and we have noticed over the time we’ve been recording this podcast that there seem to be a large number of comedians who are atheists and agnostics. While we completely fail to provide any data supporting this theory, we talk about it anyway. We also talk about some religious comedians and how Tim has watched them and doesn’t think they are very funny. As a repeat guest, Joseph also asks us five exciting and very important questions! Please note there is a wonderful opportunity for some new fan art at the end of the episode. Go to town people!
Show notes below the fold:
Tim Talked about watching a Christian Comedian on a “Christian version of unworthy.” He was talking about Faithit and here is the video he specifically referred to.
Tim has recorded two episodes of Joseph’s Obsessed podcast. The most recent was about Cats (and also featured friend of the show Rebecca Watson). He also recorded one about Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Molly was also on Obsessed to talk about Dr. Who!
CONvergence, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 107 – Transgender Issueshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/22/episode-107-transgender-issues/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/22/episode-107-transgender-issues/#commentsTue, 22 Jul 2014 06:00:32 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1658Today’s guest won a guest spot on our podcast at our Die Laughing silent auction. It was a hotly contested prize but Miranda Richards was our winner. We sat down to record with her in an echo chamber of a hotel room at CONvergence 2014. Miranda is transgender and we spent our time with her discussing her transition, the response of her family and a lot of other issues. Nick also talked about his brother, who is also transgender. Since we have read Miranda’s five answers on the air, she also got the opportunity to ask us her own five questions! It was a very interesting conversation about a topic far outside many peoples’ consciousness.

Show notes below the fold:

Molly mentioned her friends Andy and Justin; specifically, she mentioned Justin’s writings on being a partner to a transwoman. You can read those here.

We also mentioned a friend’s funding campaign to help adopt a baby. That friend is former guest Aric McKeown. He’s good people. Help him if you can.

If you are addicted to Clash of Clans like Tim, his clan is Tachi Station. In case you are looking for a clan to join…

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/22/episode-107-transgender-issues/feed/20:49:46Today’s guest won a guest spot on our podcast at our Die Laughing silent auction. It was a hotly contested prize but Miranda Richards was our winner. We sat down to record with her in an echo chamber of a hotel room at CONvergence 2014. Mir[...]Today’s guest won a guest spot on our podcast at our Die Laughing silent auction. It was a hotly contested prize but Miranda Richards was our winner. We sat down to record with her in an echo chamber of a hotel room at CONvergence 2014. Miranda is transgender and we spent our time with her discussing her transition, the response of her family and a lot of other issues. Nick also talked about his brother, who is also transgender. Since we have read Miranda’s five answers on the air, she also got the opportunity to ask us her own five questions! It was a very interesting conversation about a topic far outside many peoples’ consciousness.
Show notes below the fold:
Molly mentioned her friends Andy and Justin; specifically, she mentioned Justin’s writings on being a partner to a transwoman. You can read those here.
We also mentioned a friend’s funding campaign to help adopt a baby. That friend is former guest Aric McKeown. He’s good people. Help him if you can.
If you are addicted to Clash of Clans like Tim, his clan is Tachi Station. In case you are looking for a clan to join…Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 106 – Game of Throneshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/15/episode-106-game-of-thrones/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/15/episode-106-game-of-thrones/#commentsTue, 15 Jul 2014 06:00:58 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1653The second episode recorded live at CONvergence 2014. Our guest was Rebecca Watson, who joined us way back in Episode 4. It may have taken us over 100 episodes to get her back but the wait was worth it as we try to cram as much Game of Thrones geekery into 30 minutes as we possibly can. Because we talk books and TV series, it is fair to say that we don’t get very far. Even so, a spoiler warning is certainly warranted. Once we ran out of time to talk Game of Thrones, Rebecca had five questions for us to answer. One of them made her giggle a lot.
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/15/episode-106-game-of-thrones/feed/00:32:13The second episode recorded live at CONvergence 2014. Our guest was Rebecca Watson, who joined us way back in Episode 4. It may have taken us over 100 episodes to get her back but the wait was worth it as we try to cram as much Game of Thrones gee[...]The second episode recorded live at CONvergence 2014. Our guest was Rebecca Watson, who joined us way back in Episode 4. It may have taken us over 100 episodes to get her back but the wait was worth it as we try to cram as much Game of Thrones geekery into 30 minutes as we possibly can. Because we talk books and TV series, it is fair to say that we don’t get very far. Even so, a spoiler warning is certainly warranted. Once we ran out of time to talk Game of Thrones, Rebecca had five questions for us to answer. One of them made her giggle a lot.CONvergence, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 105 – Jessica Fletcher is a Serial Killerhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/08/episode-105-jessica-fletcher-is-a-serial-killer/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/08/episode-105-jessica-fletcher-is-a-serial-killer/#commentsTue, 08 Jul 2014 06:00:18 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1646Today’s episode was recorded live at CONvergence 2014. We even got the audience to sing our theme song. Our guest was Raychelle Burks, better known as Dr. Rubidium! Ray is a chemist so we spent the entire episode talking about Chemistry! Actually that was the plan. We ended up spending quite a bit of time talking about “Murder, She Wrote.” We did eventually get to Chemistry, though, so if that’s your thing, just hang in there. Ray also got a crack at our five questions.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/08/episode-105-jessica-fletcher-is-a-serial-killer/feed/10:31:02Today’s episode was recorded live at CONvergence 2014. We even got the audience to sing our theme song. Our guest was Raychelle Burks, better known as Dr. Rubidium! Ray is a chemist so we spent the entire episode talking about Chemistry! A[...]Today’s episode was recorded live at CONvergence 2014. We even got the audience to sing our theme song. Our guest was Raychelle Burks, better known as Dr. Rubidium! Ray is a chemist so we spent the entire episode talking about Chemistry! Actually that was the plan. We ended up spending quite a bit of time talking about “Murder, She Wrote.” We did eventually get to Chemistry, though, so if that’s your thing, just hang in there. Ray also got a crack at our five questions.
Show notes below the fold:
Make sure to follow Ray on Twitter!CONvergence, Guest, Podcast, Science!Geeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 104 – Geyser Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/01/episode-104-geyser-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/01/episode-104-geyser-boners/#commentsTue, 01 Jul 2014 06:00:39 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1641This week is a brand new geeky boner episode! Our current geeky boners are all over the place. Molly talks about some books she has read many times before. Nick talks about a new Anime he’s really enjoying. Tim talks about a national park he visited with his family. We also read five answers from one of our listeners. Right near the end, we talk our our CONvergence schedule for the coming weekend. If you are at the con, find us!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/07/01/episode-104-geyser-boners/feed/20:38:38This week is a brand new geeky boner episode! Our current geeky boners are all over the place. Molly talks about some books she has read many times before. Nick talks about a new Anime he’s really enjoying. Tim talks about a national park [...]This week is a brand new geeky boner episode! Our current geeky boners are all over the place. Molly talks about some books she has read many times before. Nick talks about a new Anime he’s really enjoying. Tim talks about a national park he visited with his family. We also read five answers from one of our listeners. Right near the end, we talk our our CONvergence schedule for the coming weekend. If you are at the con, find us!
Show notes (including our convention schedule) below the fold:
Here’s Molly’s schedule for CONvergence.
Here’s Nick’s Schedule for CONvergence.
Here’s Tim’s Schedule for CONvergence.
A little more information about Attack on Titan.PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 103 – Directing the Fringehttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/24/episode-103-directing-the-fringe/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/24/episode-103-directing-the-fringe/#commentsTue, 24 Jun 2014 06:00:12 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1631This week we are joined by Jeff Larson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Fringe Festival. Tim calls him the Managing Director and the Artistic Director at various points because he can’t get anything right. We talk with Jeff about how our local Fringe is run as well as his experiences visiting other Fringe Festival’s around the country and around the world. He also tells us a story about installing a something in Grace Evangelical Church. Later, Tim got to ride in his Porche. It was a good episode!

And if you ever want to go there to pick out your own favorite sandwich, here’s the website for Caffrey’s Deli!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/24/episode-103-directing-the-fringe/feed/10:44:23This week we are joined by Jeff Larson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Fringe Festival. Tim calls him the Managing Director and the Artistic Director at various points because he can’t get anything right. We talk with Jeff about how our [...]This week we are joined by Jeff Larson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Fringe Festival. Tim calls him the Managing Director and the Artistic Director at various points because he can’t get anything right. We talk with Jeff about how our local Fringe is run as well as his experiences visiting other Fringe Festival’s around the country and around the world. He also tells us a story about installing a something in Grace Evangelical Church. Later, Tim got to ride in his Porche. It was a good episode!
Show notes below the fold:
Some information about Tim’s Vermeer.
More information about Jack Reacher.
And if you ever want to go there to pick out your own favorite sandwich, here’s the website for Caffrey’s Deli!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 102 – True Detectivehttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/17/episode-102-true-detective/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/17/episode-102-true-detective/#commentsTue, 17 Jun 2014 06:00:10 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1626This week’s episode is another spoiler filled review of a show the three of us really enjoyed. If you haven’t seen HBO’s “True Detective” yet, go and watch it. This episode will be here when you get back. If you’ve seen it or if you don’t care about spoilers, then listen away! We talk about what we enjoy about the series and also some parts that we find kind of frustrating. In the end, we give the show three thumbs up with only minor reservations. And yes, there is an atheism angle so we didn’t sacrifice our godless cred. Tim doesn’t remember if he mentioned that the theme song kick’s ass so he wants everyone to know that the theme song kicks ass.
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/17/episode-102-true-detective/feed/00:37:54This week’s episode is another spoiler filled review of a show the three of us really enjoyed. If you haven’t seen HBO’s “True Detective” yet, go and watch it. This episode will be here when you get back. If you[...]This week’s episode is another spoiler filled review of a show the three of us really enjoyed. If you haven’t seen HBO’s “True Detective” yet, go and watch it. This episode will be here when you get back. If you’ve seen it or if you don’t care about spoilers, then listen away! We talk about what we enjoy about the series and also some parts that we find kind of frustrating. In the end, we give the show three thumbs up with only minor reservations. And yes, there is an atheism angle so we didn’t sacrifice our godless cred. Tim doesn’t remember if he mentioned that the theme song kick’s ass so he wants everyone to know that the theme song kicks ass.Geek, Podcast, TelevisionGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 101 – Second Generation Atheismhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/10/episode-101-second-generation-atheism/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/10/episode-101-second-generation-atheism/#commentsTue, 10 Jun 2014 06:00:12 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1620This week we are joined by Megan Culverhouse of the Ridiculous Puppet Company! We’ve had a lot of puppeteers on of late. Probably just a coincidence. Megan is a second generation atheist, raised by an atheist and an agnostic. Because her experience differed from our own, we spend a lot of time exploring how that experience shaped her. We also hear some very interesting stories from her dad’s time in Vietnam! It’s a really heart warming episode!

In our outro, we make fun of the Burn & Brew podcast. Since you probably don’t listen to it, here’s a link.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/10/episode-101-second-generation-atheism/feed/10:43:52This week we are joined by Megan Culverhouse of the Ridiculous Puppet Company! We’ve had a lot of puppeteers on of late. Probably just a coincidence. Megan is a second generation atheist, raised by an atheist and an agnostic. Because her ex[...]This week we are joined by Megan Culverhouse of the Ridiculous Puppet Company! We’ve had a lot of puppeteers on of late. Probably just a coincidence. Megan is a second generation atheist, raised by an atheist and an agnostic. Because her experience differed from our own, we spend a lot of time exploring how that experience shaped her. We also hear some very interesting stories from her dad’s time in Vietnam! It’s a really heart warming episode!
Show notes below the fold:
Here is the Ridiculous Puppet Company Youtube Channel, where you can watch Felton’s Vlog.
In our outro, we make fun of the Burn & Brew podcast. Since you probably don’t listen to it, here’s a link.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 100 – Grace Megachurchhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/03/episode-100-grace-megachurch/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/03/episode-100-grace-megachurch/#commentsTue, 03 Jun 2014 06:00:42 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1607Wow! We’ve made it to 100 episodes without a single week missed. Take that all you podcasts that didn’t do that! For our 100th episode, we went to Grace Evangelical Free Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We sat in the pews, watched and participated in the service, and then went back to Molly and Nick’s house to talk about the experience. It was, to say the least, eye opening. The podcast explores our responses to the service and to the people we saw there.

We’d like to thank everyone who donated to Fearless Comedy Productions so we would be forced to attend this service. We didn’t enjoy ourselves but at least Fearless made $666 off of our pain!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/06/03/episode-100-grace-megachurch/feed/100:56:00Wow! We’ve made it to 100 episodes without a single week missed. Take that all you podcasts that didn’t do that! For our 100th episode, we went to Grace Evangelical Free Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We sat in the pews, watched [...]Wow! We’ve made it to 100 episodes without a single week missed. Take that all you podcasts that didn’t do that! For our 100th episode, we went to Grace Evangelical Free Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We sat in the pews, watched and participated in the service, and then went back to Molly and Nick’s house to talk about the experience. It was, to say the least, eye opening. The podcast explores our responses to the service and to the people we saw there.
We’d like to thank everyone who donated to Fearless Comedy Productions so we would be forced to attend this service. We didn’t enjoy ourselves but at least Fearless made $666 off of our pain!
Pictures of the church below the fold:
Here’s a link to the sermon we saw if you want to watch it.
Just for the concept of size
Some light reading
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 99 – SIR Ben Kingsleyhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/27/episode-99-sir-ben-kingsley/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/27/episode-99-sir-ben-kingsley/#commentsTue, 27 May 2014 06:00:49 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1603This week’s guest is actor, puppeteer, and movie star Charles Hubbell! Charles joins us to talk about many things but primary among them is his work on Walking with the Enemy, a film currently playing in theaters! If you can find it in your area, you should to see it if only because we know a guy who is in the movie!!! Charles was a fascinating guest. He shared some stories about working with Ben Kingsley and even got around to answering our five questions. You should listen! He even did a little bit of Count LeShoc for our on our outro!!!
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/27/episode-99-sir-ben-kingsley/feed/20:57:56This week’s guest is actor, puppeteer, and movie star Charles Hubbell! Charles joins us to talk about many things but primary among them is his work on Walking with the Enemy, a film currently playing in theaters! If you can find it in your [...]This week’s guest is actor, puppeteer, and movie star Charles Hubbell! Charles joins us to talk about many things but primary among them is his work on Walking with the Enemy, a film currently playing in theaters! If you can find it in your area, you should to see it if only because we know a guy who is in the movie!!! Charles was a fascinating guest. He shared some stories about working with Ben Kingsley and even got around to answering our five questions. You should listen! He even did a little bit of Count LeShoc for our on our outro!!!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 98 – CONvergence 2014http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/20/episode-98-convergence-2014/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/20/episode-98-convergence-2014/#commentsTue, 20 May 2014 06:00:21 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1598It’s a little early but we are all excited because we have had a look at our schedules for CONvergence and we want to talk about our plans for the convention. While schedules are subject to change, this episode covers what we’re looking forward to at the con this year as well as some costume plans Nick and Molly are putting together. We also spill some information about the live podcast we’ll be doing at the convention! If you aren’t going to CONvergence, we hope that you feel really bad about it after listening to this show!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/20/episode-98-convergence-2014/feed/20:38:28It’s a little early but we are all excited because we have had a look at our schedules for CONvergence and we want to talk about our plans for the convention. While schedules are subject to change, this episode covers what we’re looking[...]It’s a little early but we are all excited because we have had a look at our schedules for CONvergence and we want to talk about our plans for the convention. While schedules are subject to change, this episode covers what we’re looking forward to at the con this year as well as some costume plans Nick and Molly are putting together. We also spill some information about the live podcast we’ll be doing at the convention! If you aren’t going to CONvergence, we hope that you feel really bad about it after listening to this show!
Show notes below the fold:
If you want Tim’s schedule, here it is!
Here’s Molly’s Schedule!
And here’s Nick’s!CONvergence, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 97 – The Munchkin Czarhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/13/episode-97-the-munchkin-czar/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/13/episode-97-the-munchkin-czar/#commentsTue, 13 May 2014 06:00:21 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1589This week we sat down with Molly’s cousin Andrew Hackard. He works for Steve Jackson Games and has the awesome title of Munchkin Czar! Given that fact, you’d think we’d spend the entire episode taking about Munchkin. Why would we do that? That’s his day job! Instead, we talk about the latest board games we’ve been playing. Are you tired of hearing us talk about Legendary? We hope not! To be fair, we talk about a whole bunch of other games as well. Also, since we answered Andrew’s five questions on the podcast many moons ago, we have to answer five questions that he brought to us!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/13/episode-97-the-munchkin-czar/feed/80:46:34This week we sat down with Molly’s cousin Andrew Hackard. He works for Steve Jackson Games and has the awesome title of Munchkin Czar! Given that fact, you’d think we’d spend the entire episode taking about Munchkin. Why would w[...]This week we sat down with Molly’s cousin Andrew Hackard. He works for Steve Jackson Games and has the awesome title of Munchkin Czar! Given that fact, you’d think we’d spend the entire episode taking about Munchkin. Why would we do that? That’s his day job! Instead, we talk about the latest board games we’ve been playing. Are you tired of hearing us talk about Legendary? We hope not! To be fair, we talk about a whole bunch of other games as well. Also, since we answered Andrew’s five questions on the podcast many moons ago, we have to answer five questions that he brought to us!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to Tim’s comedy blog entry about Drunk Gaming.
We mentioned a lot of games so here’s some information on them from Board Game Geek:
Castellan
Qwirkle
Dead Panic
Lords of Waterdeep
Legendary (also info on the new card set)
Tokaido
The Resistance
Forbidden Island
Forbidden Desert
Zombicide
The Witcher
Games, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 96 – Captain America Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/06/episode-96-captain-america-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/06/episode-96-captain-america-boners/#commentsTue, 06 May 2014 06:00:54 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1586This week’s episode is another installment of Geeky boners! We have a lot of big ones and a few small ones. Tim spends time yakking about his latest writing projects, Molly yaks about a game she is playing, and Nick yaks about home pass. Then everyone starts yakking about the awesomeness that is Captain America: Winter Soldier. Finally, we talk about the impact of the film on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” and how the show is growing on us.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/05/06/episode-96-captain-america-boners/feed/30:39:01This week’s episode is another installment of Geeky boners! We have a lot of big ones and a few small ones. Tim spends time yakking about his latest writing projects, Molly yaks about a game she is playing, and Nick yaks about home pass. The[...]This week’s episode is another installment of Geeky boners! We have a lot of big ones and a few small ones. Tim spends time yakking about his latest writing projects, Molly yaks about a game she is playing, and Nick yaks about home pass. Then everyone starts yakking about the awesomeness that is Captain America: Winter Soldier. Finally, we talk about the impact of the film on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” and how the show is growing on us.
Show notes below the fold:
If you want to read Tim’s Blog (where he’s writing a lot), it is at petsnakereggie.com.
The official site for The Wolf Among Us.
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 95 – The Soft Touchhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/29/episode-95-the-soft-touch/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/29/episode-95-the-soft-touch/#commentsTue, 29 Apr 2014 06:00:19 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1579This week’s episode was recorded over the long Die Laughing weekend so if your co-hosts sound a little tired, it’s because we’d gotten very little sleep. In between live recordings with Patrick Bauer and Elizabeth Ess, we snuck up to Tim’s hotel room to record an episode with Ben San Del. Ben is an atheist and he’ll sometimes talk about his beliefs in his comedy. Other times, though, require the soft touch. We talk with him about using a soft touch to get his audience thinking about what they blindly believe and possibly getting to think critically about other things they have accepted without question.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/29/episode-95-the-soft-touch/feed/00:39:59This week’s episode was recorded over the long Die Laughing weekend so if your co-hosts sound a little tired, it’s because we’d gotten very little sleep. In between live recordings with Patrick Bauer and Elizabeth Ess, we snuck up[...]This week’s episode was recorded over the long Die Laughing weekend so if your co-hosts sound a little tired, it’s because we’d gotten very little sleep. In between live recordings with Patrick Bauer and Elizabeth Ess, we snuck up to Tim’s hotel room to record an episode with Ben San Del. Ben is an atheist and he’ll sometimes talk about his beliefs in his comedy. Other times, though, require the soft touch. We talk with him about using a soft touch to get his audience thinking about what they blindly believe and possibly getting to think critically about other things they have accepted without question.
As promised, here is a link to Ben’s web site!
Show notes below the fold:
For you non Minnesotans, here’s information about Smitten Kitten!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 94 – Cosmoshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/22/episode-94-cosmos/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/22/episode-94-cosmos/#commentsTue, 22 Apr 2014 06:00:00 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1573This week, we talk about the Cosmos, old and new. Tim remembers watching the original “Cosmos” with his dad back in the 80′s and remembers Carl Sagan’s simple question of “why not save a step” as one of the many influences on his road to atheism. We talk mostly about the new series starring Neil Degrasse Tyson. We discuss our favorite parts of the series and how happy we are that Tyson continually makes subtle digs at religion and superstition.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/22/episode-94-cosmos/feed/30:37:53This week, we talk about the Cosmos, old and new. Tim remembers watching the original “Cosmos” with his dad back in the 80′s and remembers Carl Sagan’s simple question of “why not save a step” as one of the many [...]This week, we talk about the Cosmos, old and new. Tim remembers watching the original “Cosmos” with his dad back in the 80′s and remembers Carl Sagan’s simple question of “why not save a step” as one of the many influences on his road to atheism. We talk mostly about the new series starring Neil Degrasse Tyson. We discuss our favorite parts of the series and how happy we are that Tyson continually makes subtle digs at religion and superstition.
Show notes below the fold
All of the episodes of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey are free on Hulu.PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 93 – Lady Parts and Gay Issueshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/15/episode-93-lady-parts-and-gay-issues/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/15/episode-93-lady-parts-and-gay-issues/#commentsTue, 15 Apr 2014 06:00:21 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1567This week’s episode was recorded live at Die Laughing. It features comedian Elizabeth Ess talking about the Supreme Court and Hobby Lobby. They sell yarn, in case you didn’t know. They also really don’t want to be “forced” to provide certain kinds of contraception to their employees. While we were talking to Elizaabeth about serious legal issues, we were also trying to raise money for Fearless Comedy. You can hear how we did on those challenges, if you didn’t already know.

There is some editing of the podcast during times when we were having really exciting conversations with people in the back of the room.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/15/episode-93-lady-parts-and-gay-issues/feed/20:46:29This week’s episode was recorded live at Die Laughing. It features comedian Elizabeth Ess talking about the Supreme Court and Hobby Lobby. They sell yarn, in case you didn’t know. They also really don’t want to be “forced[...]This week’s episode was recorded live at Die Laughing. It features comedian Elizabeth Ess talking about the Supreme Court and Hobby Lobby. They sell yarn, in case you didn’t know. They also really don’t want to be “forced” to provide certain kinds of contraception to their employees. While we were talking to Elizaabeth about serious legal issues, we were also trying to raise money for Fearless Comedy. You can hear how we did on those challenges, if you didn’t already know.
There is some editing of the podcast during times when we were having really exciting conversations with people in the back of the room.Appearances, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 92 – Motherf**king Tarantinohttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/08/episode-92-motherfucking-tarantino/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/08/episode-92-motherfucking-tarantino/#commentsTue, 08 Apr 2014 06:00:11 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1560This week’s episode was recorded live at Die Laughing just a few short days ago. We invited comedian Patrick Ryan Bauer on stage with us to talk about the films of Quentin Tarantino. We didn’t just talk about Tarantino films, of course, because that would have involved the ability to stay on topic that none of the four of us possessed. Not only did we have a great time talking with Patrick, we apparently offended someone so much, they asked for their money back with a statement somewhat akin to “I won’t stand for that sort of thing.” That might not have been our fault. But we choose to believe it was because we feel that would be kind of awesome.

Note: This episode was recorded live so the sound quality might be different than you expect. Change is good.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/08/episode-92-motherfucking-tarantino/feed/30:48:17This week’s episode was recorded live at Die Laughing just a few short days ago. We invited comedian Patrick Ryan Bauer on stage with us to talk about the films of Quentin Tarantino. We didn’t just talk about Tarantino films, of course[...]This week’s episode was recorded live at Die Laughing just a few short days ago. We invited comedian Patrick Ryan Bauer on stage with us to talk about the films of Quentin Tarantino. We didn’t just talk about Tarantino films, of course, because that would have involved the ability to stay on topic that none of the four of us possessed. Not only did we have a great time talking with Patrick, we apparently offended someone so much, they asked for their money back with a statement somewhat akin to “I won’t stand for that sort of thing.” That might not have been our fault. But we choose to believe it was because we feel that would be kind of awesome.
Note: This episode was recorded live so the sound quality might be different than you expect. Change is good.
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoOh God, We’re Going to Churchhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/07/oh-god-were-going-to-church/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/07/oh-god-were-going-to-church/#commentsMon, 07 Apr 2014 14:44:54 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1557Thanks to the generous support of fans like you, the three of us were able to raise $666 for Fearless Comedy Productions this last weekend.

As you may recall, Tim and Nick promised to shave their heads if we reached $333. You an see photographic evidence we reached that goal. In the twelve hours after their heads were shaved, no fewer than ten people didn’t recognize Tim. One of those people was Molly.

For $666, we promised to go to mass at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. We are going to go attend quietly and respectfully. We will not troll the church with atheist T-shirts or anything like that. When we are done with the service, we’ll go home and record our 100th podcast about the experience.

When we record the podcast, there is a decent chance we’ll be less than respectful.

Thanks again for your generosity. We may not be looking forward to going to church but at least we are suffering for a good cause!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/07/oh-god-were-going-to-church/feed/0Episode 91 – All About Puppetshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/01/episode-91-all-about-puppets/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/01/episode-91-all-about-puppets/#commentsTue, 01 Apr 2014 06:00:32 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1549This week’s guest is puppeteer Gordon Smuder! He is probably best known for producing Transylvania Television, but he has worked with puppets for a large part of his adult life. We talk with Gordon about his work in the field along with a few projects he has coming up, including one that has Tim as a writer! He also is the second guest ever to give us swag – Green Lantern finger puppets! All the other podcasters are jealous.

Remember, we have two live podcasts at Die Laughing this weekend! Join us and help raise money for Fearless. If we raise enough money, you can send us to church!

Show notes below the fold:

The Kickstarter is over, but if you want to know more about Funporium, check it out!

We’d love to tell you there is a website for Vermin but um…there isn’t.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/01/episode-91-all-about-puppets/feed/00:54:44This week’s guest is puppeteer Gordon Smuder! He is probably best known for producing Transylvania Television, but he has worked with puppets for a large part of his adult life. We talk with Gordon about his work in the field along with a fe[...]This week’s guest is puppeteer Gordon Smuder! He is probably best known for producing Transylvania Television, but he has worked with puppets for a large part of his adult life. We talk with Gordon about his work in the field along with a few projects he has coming up, including one that has Tim as a writer! He also is the second guest ever to give us swag – Green Lantern finger puppets! All the other podcasters are jealous.
Remember, we have two live podcasts at Die Laughing this weekend! Join us and help raise money for Fearless. If we raise enough money, you can send us to church!
Show notes below the fold:
The Kickstarter is over, but if you want to know more about Funporium, check it out!
We’d love to tell you there is a website for Vermin but um…there isn’t.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoSkepTech is Coming!http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/01/skeptech-is-coming/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/01/skeptech-is-coming/#commentsTue, 01 Apr 2014 05:01:52 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1547Not sure if you remember, but we were guests at SkepTech last year. We got to record three podcasts at the event including a great panel discussion, an episode with Greta Christina and another with Zach Weinersmith.

Well SkepTech is taking place this weekend and while we won’t be appearing this year due, in large part, to some big event over at the Airport Hilton, we definitely want to do all we can to support the event!

Registration is free (there is a suggested donation of $10 if you can afford it) and passes are available at the door. Guests include Rebecca Watson, Heina Dadabhoy, Hemant Mehta and lots more!

They have recorded a little audio promo if you’d like to know more! Listen up!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/04/01/skeptech-is-coming/feed/0Episode 90 – The Return of Arrogant Atheistshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/25/episode-90-the-return-of-arrogant-atheists/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/25/episode-90-the-return-of-arrogant-atheists/#commentsTue, 25 Mar 2014 06:00:22 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1536This week, we double back to the topic we spent some time on in Episode 82. Are atheists more arrogant that theists or agnostics or any other subset of people who choose to speak their mind? Is using your religion as a political tool and less arrogant? Is the simple belief that you are right about something an arrogant belief? As you might expect, we have answers for all of these as well as five answers from another listener!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/25/episode-90-the-return-of-arrogant-atheists/feed/30:33:30This week, we double back to the topic we spent some time on in Episode 82. Are atheists more arrogant that theists or agnostics or any other subset of people who choose to speak their mind? Is using your religion as a political tool and less arro[...]This week, we double back to the topic we spent some time on in Episode 82. Are atheists more arrogant that theists or agnostics or any other subset of people who choose to speak their mind? Is using your religion as a political tool and less arrogant? Is the simple belief that you are right about something an arrogant belief? As you might expect, we have answers for all of these as well as five answers from another listener!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the Friendly Atheist article Tim mentioned.
Go listen to (and watch) Bo Burnham’s song!
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoA Thank You From Camp Questhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/19/a-thank-you-from-camp-quest/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/19/a-thank-you-from-camp-quest/#commentsWed, 19 Mar 2014 21:17:25 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1539Hey awesome Geeks Without God listeners! Our friend Norman Barrett-Wiik, treasurer for Camp Quest Minnesota and friend of the show from Episode 22, has recorded a thank you message for everyone who helped make our 2014 fundraiser such a big success! We really appreciate all of your contributions and so will the two kids sponsored by your generosity this summer.

Listen to Norm tell you how great all of you are! You are all good without god!

http://geekswithoutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/GWG_Thank-You.mp3
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/19/a-thank-you-from-camp-quest/feed/0Camp Quest Fundraiser: Huge Success!http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/18/camp-quest-fundraiser-huge-success/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/18/camp-quest-fundraiser-huge-success/#commentsTue, 18 Mar 2014 14:57:48 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1533Thanks so much for your help in making this a success. With you, we were able to more than DOUBLE our goal, raising enough to sponsor two kids to Camp Quest Minnesota.

You’re all amazing; we couldn’t have done it without you.

Hopefully we’ll see some of you at the Die Laughing marathon, be sure to introduce yourself to us if you attend so we can thank you in-person!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/18/camp-quest-fundraiser-huge-success/feed/0Episode 89 – A Career in Comicshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/18/episode-89-a-career-in-comics/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/18/episode-89-a-career-in-comics/#commentsTue, 18 Mar 2014 06:00:08 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1526This week’s guest is Christopher Jones, comic book artist. Chris has worked with both DC and Marvel and most recently finished working on the Young Justice book. He is also a co-founder of CONvergence and the creator of the convention’s mascot, Connie. We talked with Chris about getting his start as an artist, the committed Young Justice fan base and an exciting new project he is working on. Of course, he also had the chance to answer our five questions.

Note: Chris said that he may have the website for Parallel Man available by the time this episode went live but it has been pushed back a couple of months. As soon as we have the information to share, we’ll make sure we put up a link!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/18/episode-89-a-career-in-comics/feed/10:41:11This week’s guest is Christopher Jones, comic book artist. Chris has worked with both DC and Marvel and most recently finished working on the Young Justice book. He is also a co-founder of CONvergence and the creator of the convention’[...]This week’s guest is Christopher Jones, comic book artist. Chris has worked with both DC and Marvel and most recently finished working on the Young Justice book. He is also a co-founder of CONvergence and the creator of the convention’s mascot, Connie. We talked with Chris about getting his start as an artist, the committed Young Justice fan base and an exciting new project he is working on. Of course, he also had the chance to answer our five questions.
Note: Chris said that he may have the website for Parallel Man available by the time this episode went live but it has been pushed back a couple of months. As soon as we have the information to share, we’ll make sure we put up a link!
And here it is: http://futuredude.com/titles/parallel-man/invasion-america/issue-01/Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 88 – Sportsball!http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/11/episode-88-sportsball/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/11/episode-88-sportsball/#commentsTue, 11 Mar 2014 06:00:15 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1513This week, we take a look at sports and geek culture. While there are plenty of exceptions, a lot of geeks just aren’t all that interested in sports. Can those geeks be dismissive of their friends who do have an interest in sports? Tim calls himself a “closeted sports geek” because he enjoys sports but hangs around with a lot of people who don’t. So the question is, does he feel oppressed in geek circles because he can’t talk about something he enjoys? Philosophical conversation abounds and then we read five answers off of some sort of futuristic communication device called “paper.”

Also, you can learn about our Fearless fundraising challenge by watching this video. Help us raise money for Fearless Comedy by sending us to church!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/11/episode-88-sportsball/feed/110:41:33This week, we take a look at sports and geek culture. While there are plenty of exceptions, a lot of geeks just aren’t all that interested in sports. Can those geeks be dismissive of their friends who do have an interest in sports? Tim call[...]This week, we take a look at sports and geek culture. While there are plenty of exceptions, a lot of geeks just aren’t all that interested in sports. Can those geeks be dismissive of their friends who do have an interest in sports? Tim calls himself a “closeted sports geek” because he enjoys sports but hangs around with a lot of people who don’t. So the question is, does he feel oppressed in geek circles because he can’t talk about something he enjoys? Philosophical conversation abounds and then we read five answers off of some sort of futuristic communication device called “paper.”
Also, you can learn about our Fearless fundraising challenge by watching this video. Help us raise money for Fearless Comedy by sending us to church!PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoThere Might Be Painhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/07/there-might-be-pain/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/07/there-might-be-pain/#commentsFri, 07 Mar 2014 17:35:09 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1519We here at Geeks Without God have been partners with Fearless Comedy since their coming out party last January.

In April, Fearless is going to do something truly crazy – a 50 hour comedy marathon! From April 4th – 6th, they will make comedy happen non-stop. And we’ll be there to help.

We’ll be doing two live podcasts during the weekend. The first will be on Friday, April 4th from 11:00Pm – Midnight. Our scheduled guest is comedian Patrick Bauer.

The second podcast will be from 1:00AM – 2:00 AM on Sunday, April 6th. Our scheduled guest is comedian Elizabeth Ess.

We hope you will join us for these events live or streaming on the web at the Die Laughing home page. We also hope you will donate to Fearless Comedy.

To that end, we have created a challenge for ourselves. Our goal is to make $666 during our two live appearances. If we do, we’ll do something horrible. We even made a video about it. Check this out!

We can’t get the thing to embed so…shit. The video is really funny but here’s the practical details:

If we raise $333 over our two shows, Nick and Tim will shave their heads. That weekend. You’ll be able to see them being bald for the rest of the show.

If we raise $666 over the weekend, we will go to Sunday services at Grace Megachurch in Eden Prairie and then record a podcast about our experience. We will not attend the services as angry atheists. We won’t wear buttons or T-shirts. We will respectfully attend the service.

Here is your chance to make Geeks Without God go to church! Please join us in April and be prepared to give generously.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/07/there-might-be-pain/feed/0Episode 87 – A Community of Marvelous Fabled Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/04/episode-87-a-community-of-marvelous-fabled-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/04/episode-87-a-community-of-marvelous-fabled-boners/#commentsTue, 04 Mar 2014 07:00:52 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1507It’s geeky boner time on Geeks Without God! Once again we explore the nerdy stuff that has us all excited. Tim talks about a TV series that people have been trying to get him watch for the last four years. Molly is very excited to spend a lot of personal time with her gaming system. Nick is hot and bothered about Marvel casting news. All three of us geek out hard and then we read a listener’s answers to our five questions.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/03/04/episode-87-a-community-of-marvelous-fabled-boners/feed/00:38:03It’s geeky boner time on Geeks Without God! Once again we explore the nerdy stuff that has us all excited. Tim talks about a TV series that people have been trying to get him watch for the last four years. Molly is very excited to spend a l[...]It’s geeky boner time on Geeks Without God! Once again we explore the nerdy stuff that has us all excited. Tim talks about a TV series that people have been trying to get him watch for the last four years. Molly is very excited to spend a lot of personal time with her gaming system. Nick is hot and bothered about Marvel casting news. All three of us geek out hard and then we read a listener’s answers to our five questions.
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 86 – Mixed Marriageshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/25/episode-86-mixed-marriages/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/25/episode-86-mixed-marriages/#commentsTue, 25 Feb 2014 07:00:39 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1494This week our friend Windy Bowlsby joins us to talk about being in a mixed theist-atheist marriage. To be honest, it seems like it is working out just fine so we spent a lot of time climbing into the min-van to tangentville where we discussed things like the term “accepted fan moniker” and sex education in the Unitarian church. Then Windy got a crack at our five questions and Tim shared his unpopular opinion about Bleu cheese.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/25/episode-86-mixed-marriages/feed/20:38:40This week our friend Windy Bowlsby joins us to talk about being in a mixed theist-atheist marriage. To be honest, it seems like it is working out just fine so we spent a lot of time climbing into the min-van to tangentville where we discussed thing[...]This week our friend Windy Bowlsby joins us to talk about being in a mixed theist-atheist marriage. To be honest, it seems like it is working out just fine so we spent a lot of time climbing into the min-van to tangentville where we discussed things like the term “accepted fan moniker” and sex education in the Unitarian church. Then Windy got a crack at our five questions and Tim shared his unpopular opinion about Bleu cheese.
Show notes below the fold:
Windy has her own podcast! Check out Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
She also references our third episode, which was about Batman.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 85 – Sherlockhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/18/episode-85-sherlock/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/18/episode-85-sherlock/#commentsTue, 18 Feb 2014 07:00:58 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1477This week we turn our geek meters to eleven and geek out hard on season 3 of “Sherlock.” All three episodes have aired in the US and that means SPOILERS. A whole fat ton of spoilers. If there is anything you don’t want to know about the season, we are going to spoil it. Guaranteed. If you are one those people who hates “Sherlock,” you are wrong. Go listen to some atheist podcast about how much “Sherlock” sucks because this isn’t that podcast. Also, In case we weren’t clear before, this episode is full of spoilers.
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/18/episode-85-sherlock/feed/30:47:22This week we turn our geek meters to eleven and geek out hard on season 3 of “Sherlock.” All three episodes have aired in the US and that means SPOILERS. A whole fat ton of spoilers. If there is anything you don’t want to know a[...]This week we turn our geek meters to eleven and geek out hard on season 3 of “Sherlock.” All three episodes have aired in the US and that means SPOILERS. A whole fat ton of spoilers. If there is anything you don’t want to know about the season, we are going to spoil it. Guaranteed. If you are one those people who hates “Sherlock,” you are wrong. Go listen to some atheist podcast about how much “Sherlock” sucks because this isn’t that podcast. Also, In case we weren’t clear before, this episode is full of spoilers.Geek, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 84 – Creationism vs. Evolutionhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/11/episode-84-creationism-vs-evolution/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/11/episode-84-creationism-vs-evolution/#commentsTue, 11 Feb 2014 07:00:22 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1490We recorded this episode while Bill Nye was debating Creationism with Ken Ham. We know a lot of our listeners were watching the debate last week but we decided instead to talk about our feelings about creationism and why we didn’t think the debate was a great idea. Response since we recorded the episode has been mostly positive but even if Nye “won” the debate, did he do more to advance his own cause or Ken Ham’s?

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/11/episode-84-creationism-vs-evolution/feed/50:32:39We recorded this episode while Bill Nye was debating Creationism with Ken Ham. We know a lot of our listeners were watching the debate last week but we decided instead to talk about our feelings about creationism and why we didn’t think the d[...]We recorded this episode while Bill Nye was debating Creationism with Ken Ham. We know a lot of our listeners were watching the debate last week but we decided instead to talk about our feelings about creationism and why we didn’t think the debate was a great idea. Response since we recorded the episode has been mostly positive but even if Nye “won” the debate, did he do more to advance his own cause or Ken Ham’s?
Show notes below the fold:
If you would like to watch the debate, it is on Youtube.
Response following the debate was mostly positive for Nye. Hement Mehta at The Friendly Atheist summed up the predominately positive response from the secular community.
The Christian Science Monitor also called the debate for Bill Nye.
If you want to check out Fatman on Batman, now you can!
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 83 – Life of Pihttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/04/episode-83-life-of-pi/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/04/episode-83-life-of-pi/#commentsTue, 04 Feb 2014 07:00:05 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1473This week, we decided to do an in-depth movie episode. It’s been a while since we dug in and looked at a film’s religious themes. Too bad Molly and Nick hated this one so much! Life of Pi begins by telling you that it is going to tell you a story that will make you believe in god. Challenge accepted! Like the movie or hate it, we all agree that tigers are awesome.
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/04/episode-83-life-of-pi/feed/20:34:35This week, we decided to do an in-depth movie episode. It’s been a while since we dug in and looked at a film’s religious themes. Too bad Molly and Nick hated this one so much! Life of Pi begins by telling you that it is going to tell[...]This week, we decided to do an in-depth movie episode. It’s been a while since we dug in and looked at a film’s religious themes. Too bad Molly and Nick hated this one so much! Life of Pi begins by telling you that it is going to tell you a story that will make you believe in god. Challenge accepted! Like the movie or hate it, we all agree that tigers are awesome.Movies, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoListen to our Appearance on Atheists Talk!http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/02/listen-to-our-appearance-on-atheists-talk/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/02/listen-to-our-appearance-on-atheists-talk/#commentsSun, 02 Feb 2014 22:42:25 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1482A couple of weeks ago, we were guests on the Atheists Talk Radio Program. Our house was friend of the show Brienne Bilyeu. We talked about the genesis of the podcast, some of our favorite episodes and all sorts of other fun stuff. Want an mp3 of the show? Done!

If the player below doesn’t work for you, you can always find the episode on the Minnesota Atheists web site!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/02/02/listen-to-our-appearance-on-atheists-talk/feed/0Episode 82 – The Arrogance of Atheistshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/28/episode-82-the-arrogance-of-atheists/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/28/episode-82-the-arrogance-of-atheists/#commentsTue, 28 Jan 2014 07:00:52 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1462This week we are joined by our friend Mark Lazarchic to talk about why he does not admit he is an atheist. His reasons are not new or unique, which is not to say they lack justification. We talk with him about the perceived and actual behavior of the atheists he knows as well as his own reluctance to identify with his beliefs. We talk over each other a lot. Somewhere in there, we talk about other stuff like improvisational comedy, health care, Libertarianism, and the fact Mark is a big fat hypocrite. Mark also answers our five questions.

Pictured above: Mark demanded sparkling water and Cheetos waiting for him. And we provided them. Future guests shouldn’t expect the same treatment.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/28/episode-82-the-arrogance-of-atheists/feed/160:56:31This week we are joined by our friend Mark Lazarchic to talk about why he does not admit he is an atheist. His reasons are not new or unique, which is not to say they lack justification. We talk with him about the perceived and actual behavior of [...]This week we are joined by our friend Mark Lazarchic to talk about why he does not admit he is an atheist. His reasons are not new or unique, which is not to say they lack justification. We talk with him about the perceived and actual behavior of the atheists he knows as well as his own reluctance to identify with his beliefs. We talk over each other a lot. Somewhere in there, we talk about other stuff like improvisational comedy, health care, Libertarianism, and the fact Mark is a big fat hypocrite. Mark also answers our five questions.
Pictured above: Mark demanded sparkling water and Cheetos waiting for him. And we provided them. Future guests shouldn’t expect the same treatment.
Show notes below the fold
Here’s a link to Mark’s software company, Otterology.
Mark mentions the Coke random acts of kindness video.
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 81 – Lord of the Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/21/episode-81-lord-of-the-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/21/episode-81-lord-of-the-boners/#commentsTue, 21 Jan 2014 07:00:20 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1446This week’s episode is filled to the brim with our latest geeky boners. Molly is totally addicted to a new podcast (that isn’t ours). Nick tells a very convoluted story that leads to one of the strangest boners we’ve ever shared with anyone. Tim gets all excited about a bunch of movies he’s watched many times before. We also read a listener’s five answers from Germany!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/21/episode-81-lord-of-the-boners/feed/40:30:01This week’s episode is filled to the brim with our latest geeky boners. Molly is totally addicted to a new podcast (that isn’t ours). Nick tells a very convoluted story that leads to one of the strangest boners we’ve ever shared [...]This week’s episode is filled to the brim with our latest geeky boners. Molly is totally addicted to a new podcast (that isn’t ours). Nick tells a very convoluted story that leads to one of the strangest boners we’ve ever shared with anyone. Tim gets all excited about a bunch of movies he’s watched many times before. We also read a listener’s five answers from Germany!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s where you can find Welcome to Night Vale
The Imdb page for Adam.PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoA Message about our Camp Quest Fundraiserhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/20/a-message-about-our-camp-quest-fundraiser/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/20/a-message-about-our-camp-quest-fundraiser/#commentsMon, 20 Jan 2014 07:00:00 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1457Hey podcast fans! Here’s a guest post about our Camp Quest fundraiser!

Hey, everyone! This is Norm Barrett Wiik from Camp Quest of Minnesota, friend of the show and guest on episode 22. Last holiday season Geeks Without God listeners banded together to raise $500 for CQ MN, which was enough to sponsor one child for a full week of camp! This summer we expanded from one to two week-long camp sessions, enabling us to serve a record number of campers, something which never could have happened without the strong support we receive from the atheist/godless/secular/what-have-you community. Support which needs to be sustained in order for us to continue providing a safe place for young freethinkers to explore their interests and learn the skills they need to become rational, ethical, and creative adults. This is why I am so pleased to announce that we are doing this again!

Since there are so many more of you listening now than at this time last year, it only makes sense to set the bar for this year’s fundraiser a little higher, so we are counting on your generosity to help meet our stretch goal of $750. The CQ MN board keep’s the registration fee below the actual cost for a kid to be at camp so that it remains affordable for families, and we rely on donors like you to make up the difference. We also offer financial aid to campers whose families need a little more help, and in the ten years we have been in existence we have never had to turn a camper away because of inability to pay. Oh, and did you know that a local news website also named us one of the top 5 sleepaway camps in Minnesota?

So go on and click that link at the top of the page. Help shatter the stereotype that atheists are stingy, and help send kids to camp! Besides, its not like you dropped that extra cash in a red kettle, did you?

From all of us at Camp Quest of Minnesota, thank you!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/20/a-message-about-our-camp-quest-fundraiser/feed/0Episode 80 – Coming Outhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/14/episode-80-coming-out/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/14/episode-80-coming-out/#commentsTue, 14 Jan 2014 07:00:10 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1443This week on Geeks Without God, our friend Emily joins us to come out as an atheist. She talks about her exploration of religion, her growing doubts, and her eventual decision that she no longer believed in god. Tim also talks about some of the reasons he found it difficult to leave religion behind. This show is Emily’s coming out announcement, and we are very honored she chose to share that moment with us!

And hey – if you are a friend or relative just finding out, remember that Emily is the same person she always was. She just no longer believes in god. And that’s OK.

If you are inclined to do so, please share your coming out story in the comments section. How did you let your friends and family know? Have you let them know yet? How did it go?

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/14/episode-80-coming-out/feed/50:41:36This week on Geeks Without God, our friend Emily joins us to come out as an atheist. She talks about her exploration of religion, her growing doubts, and her eventual decision that she no longer believed in god. Tim also talks about some of the rea[...]This week on Geeks Without God, our friend Emily joins us to come out as an atheist. She talks about her exploration of religion, her growing doubts, and her eventual decision that she no longer believed in god. Tim also talks about some of the reasons he found it difficult to leave religion behind. This show is Emily’s coming out announcement, and we are very honored she chose to share that moment with us!
And hey – if you are a friend or relative just finding out, remember that Emily is the same person she always was. She just no longer believes in god. And that’s OK.
If you are inclined to do so, please share your coming out story in the comments section. How did you let your friends and family know? Have you let them know yet? How did it go?Atheism, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 79 – Science Funding and Glowing Micehttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/07/episode-79-science-funding-and-glowing-mice/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/07/episode-79-science-funding-and-glowing-mice/#commentsTue, 07 Jan 2014 07:00:01 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1439This week’s episode features our friend Hedge, who is a real live working scientist! She does research at the U on circadian rhythms in mice. Want to know what the hell that means? She’ll tell you! We also talked about the state of funding for scientific research which is, as you will imagine, pretty sad. Eventually, she gets around to letting us know that her mice glow and then the whole conversation gets derailed because HOLY SHIT GLOWING MICE!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2014/01/07/episode-79-science-funding-and-glowing-mice/feed/00:45:49This week’s episode features our friend Hedge, who is a real live working scientist! She does research at the U on circadian rhythms in mice. Want to know what the hell that means? She’ll tell you! We also talked about the state of f[...]This week’s episode features our friend Hedge, who is a real live working scientist! She does research at the U on circadian rhythms in mice. Want to know what the hell that means? She’ll tell you! We also talked about the state of funding for scientific research which is, as you will imagine, pretty sad. Eventually, she gets around to letting us know that her mice glow and then the whole conversation gets derailed because HOLY SHIT GLOWING MICE!
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 78 – New Year 2014http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/31/episode-78-new-year-2014/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/31/episode-78-new-year-2014/#commentsTue, 31 Dec 2013 07:00:52 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1431This week’s episode closes out 2013 with a look back at the last year and a look forward to what has us excited about 2014. Tim talks about a major life change that is coming up in the New Year. In addition, we talk about the geek movie landscape in 2013, the finale of Breaking Bad, winter jogging and more! And hey, if you listen to this episode when it posts on the 31st and you are in the Twin Cities, come out to see Tim’s New Year’s Eve concert at the Parkway Theatre.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/31/episode-78-new-year-2014/feed/50:52:12This week’s episode closes out 2013 with a look back at the last year and a look forward to what has us excited about 2014. Tim talks about a major life change that is coming up in the New Year. In addition, we talk about the geek movie land[...]This week’s episode closes out 2013 with a look back at the last year and a look forward to what has us excited about 2014. Tim talks about a major life change that is coming up in the New Year. In addition, we talk about the geek movie landscape in 2013, the finale of Breaking Bad, winter jogging and more! And hey, if you listen to this episode when it posts on the 31st and you are in the Twin Cities, come out to see Tim’s New Year’s Eve concert at the Parkway Theatre.
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 77 – Religion and Weddingshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/24/episode-77-religion-and-weddings/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/24/episode-77-religion-and-weddings/#commentsTue, 24 Dec 2013 07:00:39 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1424This week we are joined by our friends Jeemy and Amy, who have been frequently mentioned on our podcast but never featured. At least we’ve talked about Jeremy a lot. We’ve been fairly silent about Amy, which is probably OK with her. We start by addressing the Holiday elephant in the room (Christmas is tomorrow after all) and then move on to discuss our weddings. The Stombergs and Glovers both had non traditional ceremonies and Tim was married in a church. It was almost 24 years ago and he still seems pretty embarassed. Amy also tells us about her Mom’s religion, which is about as obscure as they come.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/24/episode-77-religion-and-weddings/feed/20:56:01This week we are joined by our friends Jeemy and Amy, who have been frequently mentioned on our podcast but never featured. At least we’ve talked about Jeremy a lot. We’ve been fairly silent about Amy, which is probably OK with her. W[...]This week we are joined by our friends Jeemy and Amy, who have been frequently mentioned on our podcast but never featured. At least we’ve talked about Jeremy a lot. We’ve been fairly silent about Amy, which is probably OK with her. We start by addressing the Holiday elephant in the room (Christmas is tomorrow after all) and then move on to discuss our weddings. The Stombergs and Glovers both had non traditional ceremonies and Tim was married in a church. It was almost 24 years ago and he still seems pretty embarassed. Amy also tells us about her Mom’s religion, which is about as obscure as they come.
Show notes below the fold:
Want to know more about Sant Mat? Here’s their web site!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 76 – Mini Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/17/episode-76-mini-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/17/episode-76-mini-boners/#commentsTue, 17 Dec 2013 07:00:44 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1417It’s time for another Geeky Boner episode! This week, Tim talks about the 2013 version of Butt-Numb-a-Thon in Austin (he’s talked about it before). As usual, he claims his favorite movie was some obscure old movie instead of one of the big name premieres. Nick gets all excited about a new comic by Darwyn Cooke. Molly has a series of mini boners because she’s still on pain medication. Tim coughs a lot. We also get to read five answers from a listener in Scotland.

Show notes below the fold:

If you are in Austin and you want some good Noodles, try Raman Tatsu-Ya. That’s the place Tim talked about.

Here’s a link to Darwyn Cooke’s blog where you can read more about his Parker books.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/17/episode-76-mini-boners/feed/40:42:17It’s time for another Geeky Boner episode! This week, Tim talks about the 2013 version of Butt-Numb-a-Thon in Austin (he’s talked about it before). As usual, he claims his favorite movie was some obscure old movie instead of one of the[...]It’s time for another Geeky Boner episode! This week, Tim talks about the 2013 version of Butt-Numb-a-Thon in Austin (he’s talked about it before). As usual, he claims his favorite movie was some obscure old movie instead of one of the big name premieres. Nick gets all excited about a new comic by Darwyn Cooke. Molly has a series of mini boners because she’s still on pain medication. Tim coughs a lot. We also get to read five answers from a listener in Scotland.
Show notes below the fold:
If you are in Austin and you want some good Noodles, try Raman Tatsu-Ya. That’s the place Tim talked about.
Here’s a link to Darwyn Cooke’s blog where you can read more about his Parker books.PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 75 – Seeking Answershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/10/episode-75-seeking-answers/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/10/episode-75-seeking-answers/#commentsTue, 10 Dec 2013 07:00:47 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1410This week our guest is Carr Hagerman, speaker and Artistic Director of the Minnesota Renaissance festival. We start with talking to Carr about his journey to atheism and then he tells us a remarkable story that changes the direction of the entire conversation. We start to explore the ideas of sexual abuse and religion failing to fix the cycle. Basically, we cover a lot of ground. Special thanks are due to Molly’s mom for letting us use her dining room table!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/10/episode-75-seeking-answers/feed/41:02:42This week our guest is Carr Hagerman, speaker and Artistic Director of the Minnesota Renaissance festival. We start with talking to Carr about his journey to atheism and then he tells us a remarkable story that changes the direction of the entire c[...]This week our guest is Carr Hagerman, speaker and Artistic Director of the Minnesota Renaissance festival. We start with talking to Carr about his journey to atheism and then he tells us a remarkable story that changes the direction of the entire conversation. We start to explore the ideas of sexual abuse and religion failing to fix the cycle. Basically, we cover a lot of ground. Special thanks are due to Molly’s mom for letting us use her dining room table!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s the Alain de Bonnon TED talk Carr referenced.
Here’s the Steven Colbert interview with Rick Santorum.
Want to know more about Grace megachurch? Here’s their website!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 74 – Too Soon?http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/03/episode-74-too-soon/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/03/episode-74-too-soon/#commentsTue, 03 Dec 2013 07:00:32 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1403Returning guest Ronn Bauman joins us for a discussion of comic theory! We ask the question, how soon is too soon and we also talk about topics that are comedic minefields. Do you stay away from certain types of jokes all together or do you work to craft the right kind of joke? Is laughter the best medicine? Who knew that comedians could be so serious about what they do? Ronn also concocts five new questions for the three of us to answer and he actually gets us to talk about the Pope!
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/12/03/episode-74-too-soon/feed/40:46:40Returning guest Ronn Bauman joins us for a discussion of comic theory! We ask the question, how soon is too soon and we also talk about topics that are comedic minefields. Do you stay away from certain types of jokes all together or do you work to[...]Returning guest Ronn Bauman joins us for a discussion of comic theory! We ask the question, how soon is too soon and we also talk about topics that are comedic minefields. Do you stay away from certain types of jokes all together or do you work to craft the right kind of joke? Is laughter the best medicine? Who knew that comedians could be so serious about what they do? Ronn also concocts five new questions for the three of us to answer and he actually gets us to talk about the Pope!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 73 – Geography Classhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/26/episode-73-geography-class/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/26/episode-73-geography-class/#commentsTue, 26 Nov 2013 07:00:58 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1390This week we are once again live at Omegacon 2013! We talk with our friend The Captain (not his real name) about his work as a Geography teacher and how that relates to evolution and atheism. We also talk a little bit about how he sometimes finds himself dealing with students who want to use god as an excuse for doing poor research. Our conversation is really interesting and nobody should read anything into the fact one of our audience members fell asleep while we were recording…because he was drunk.
]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/26/episode-73-geography-class/feed/10:41:53This week we are once again live at Omegacon 2013! We talk with our friend The Captain (not his real name) about his work as a Geography teacher and how that relates to evolution and atheism. We also talk a little bit about how he sometimes finds h[...]This week we are once again live at Omegacon 2013! We talk with our friend The Captain (not his real name) about his work as a Geography teacher and how that relates to evolution and atheism. We also talk a little bit about how he sometimes finds himself dealing with students who want to use god as an excuse for doing poor research. Our conversation is really interesting and nobody should read anything into the fact one of our audience members fell asleep while we were recording…because he was drunk.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 72 – DragonRaidhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/19/episode-72-dragonraid/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/19/episode-72-dragonraid/#commentsTue, 19 Nov 2013 07:00:32 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1385This week’s very special episode was recorded live at OmegaCon 2013 and features guests Brianne Bilyeu and Ceitius of the Xtreme Tasting League helping us play the Christian Role Playing game “DragonRaid!” It’s not actually a role playing game, mind you, as that leads to Satan worship. It is officially a fantasy simulation. It is also officially silly and overly complex. Tim never even got to use his Hatred of evil skill. Yes, that is an actual skill.While it is badly designed, we all agree it is nowhere near as poorly conceived as the Left Behind board game. Sit back and enjoy our attempts to learn about Chrstianity through some of the most ill conceived analagies possible!

Note: Unlike the rest of our episodes, there is some editing on this one. There were long gaps where we were paging through rule books and other boring stuff. We cut some of that shit out.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/19/episode-72-dragonraid/feed/21:03:58This week’s very special episode was recorded live at OmegaCon 2013 and features guests Brianne Bilyeu and Ceitius of the Xtreme Tasting League helping us play the Christian Role Playing game “DragonRaid!” It’s not actually [...]This week’s very special episode was recorded live at OmegaCon 2013 and features guests Brianne Bilyeu and Ceitius of the Xtreme Tasting League helping us play the Christian Role Playing game “DragonRaid!” It’s not actually a role playing game, mind you, as that leads to Satan worship. It is officially a fantasy simulation. It is also officially silly and overly complex. Tim never even got to use his Hatred of evil skill. Yes, that is an actual skill.While it is badly designed, we all agree it is nowhere near as poorly conceived as the Left Behind board game. Sit back and enjoy our attempts to learn about Chrstianity through some of the most ill conceived analagies possible!
Note: Unlike the rest of our episodes, there is some editing on this one. There were long gaps where we were paging through rule books and other boring stuff. We cut some of that shit out.Games, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 71 – Growing up Without Godhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/12/episode-71-growing-up-without-god/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/12/episode-71-growing-up-without-god/#commentsTue, 12 Nov 2013 07:00:45 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1374This week, we are joined by Tim’s son Alex. Alex is 14 years old and has been an atheist since he was nine. Or earlier. He doesn’t really remember. We talked to Alex about why he doesn’t believe in god and what impact that has on his day to day life. He also had some very good thoughts on why religion doesn’t work for him. We also got into some geeky topics like The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy because he’s his father’s son.

Show notes below the fold:

If you aren’t aware of the requirements in the Cub Scout Bear program, here’s the manual. Page 26 is where you want to look.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/12/episode-71-growing-up-without-god/feed/10:31:01This week, we are joined by Tim’s son Alex. Alex is 14 years old and has been an atheist since he was nine. Or earlier. He doesn’t really remember. We talked to Alex about why he doesn’t believe in god and what impact that has [...]This week, we are joined by Tim’s son Alex. Alex is 14 years old and has been an atheist since he was nine. Or earlier. He doesn’t really remember. We talked to Alex about why he doesn’t believe in god and what impact that has on his day to day life. He also had some very good thoughts on why religion doesn’t work for him. We also got into some geeky topics like The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy because he’s his father’s son.
Show notes below the fold:
If you aren’t aware of the requirements in the Cub Scout Bear program, here’s the manual. Page 26 is where you want to look.
Want a copy of the Skeptics Annotated Bible? Here’s where you can get one!
Here’s a link to Hey Ash, Whatcha Playing?
Want to see a picture of the Jesus Butt dog? Sure you do!
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 70 – Atheism and Parentinghttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/05/episode-70-atheism-and-parenting/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/05/episode-70-atheism-and-parenting/#commentsTue, 05 Nov 2013 07:00:36 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1370This week we are joined by Tim’s wife Pat and we have a conversation about raising kids in an atheist/secular household. That’s how it starts, anyway. We follow a whole lot of tangents along the way including a conversation about how atheists feel compelled to keep their opinions to themselves in situations where theists feel no such limitation. After all of this, Pat gets to ask us five questions and Tim fails to come up with an easy answer to any of them.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/11/05/episode-70-atheism-and-parenting/feed/00:40:32This week we are joined by Tim’s wife Pat and we have a conversation about raising kids in an atheist/secular household. That’s how it starts, anyway. We follow a whole lot of tangents along the way including a conversation about how a[...]This week we are joined by Tim’s wife Pat and we have a conversation about raising kids in an atheist/secular household. That’s how it starts, anyway. We follow a whole lot of tangents along the way including a conversation about how atheists feel compelled to keep their opinions to themselves in situations where theists feel no such limitation. After all of this, Pat gets to ask us five questions and Tim fails to come up with an easy answer to any of them.
Show notes below the fold:
Nick mentioned Kyle Kinane – here’s his tumblr.
Here’s a link to Bo Burnham’s Vine.
Oh hey – here’s Joseph Scrimshaw’s Flaw Fest, too.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 69 – Star Trek Humanismhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/29/episode-69-star-trek-humanism/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/29/episode-69-star-trek-humanism/#commentsTue, 29 Oct 2013 06:00:00 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1358This week we are joined by guest Scott Lohman, President of the Humanists of Minnesota and big “Star Trek” fan. We talk about Gene Roddenberry and his beliefs and then get deeply entrenched in how those beliefs about god found their way into “Star Trek” continuity. There is a little bit of time spent talking about Humanism but mostly we talk about “Star Trek.” There’s a lot of “Star Trek” to talk about. Like two hundred and seventeen seasons or something! Scott also gets to answer our five questions because that’s one of those things we do.

We talked a lot of “Star Trek.” Instead of links to individual episodes, how about the Star Trek Wiki?

If you want to hear some of Gene Roddenberry’s thoughts on Humanism, here’s a speech he gave in 1991 upon receiving the 1991 Humanists Arts award.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/29/episode-69-star-trek-humanism/feed/00:36:13This week we are joined by guest Scott Lohman, President of the Humanists of Minnesota and big “Star Trek” fan. We talk about Gene Roddenberry and his beliefs and then get deeply entrenched in how those beliefs about god found their way[...]This week we are joined by guest Scott Lohman, President of the Humanists of Minnesota and big “Star Trek” fan. We talk about Gene Roddenberry and his beliefs and then get deeply entrenched in how those beliefs about god found their way into “Star Trek” continuity. There is a little bit of time spent talking about Humanism but mostly we talk about “Star Trek.” There’s a lot of “Star Trek” to talk about. Like two hundred and seventeen seasons or something! Scott also gets to answer our five questions because that’s one of those things we do.
Show notes are below the fold:
Scott hosts the Humanist Views series, which you can find here.
Tim and Nick were even featured on that series. That link is here.
We talked a lot of “Star Trek.” Instead of links to individual episodes, how about the Star Trek Wiki?
If you want to hear some of Gene Roddenberry’s thoughts on Humanism, here’s a speech he gave in 1991 upon receiving the 1991 Humanists Arts award.Geek, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 68 – Pacific Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/22/episode-68-pacific-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/22/episode-68-pacific-boners/#commentsTue, 22 Oct 2013 06:00:28 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1353This week we have another opportunity to explore the latest geeky stuff that has us inappropriately excited. Tim talks about a new movie release that is his favorite movie of the year. Nick gets super excited about video games and Molly is looking forward to a remake of a film based on a story written by her favorite author. Is that vague enough for you? We don’t want to give away everything! We also read five answers to our questions!

P.S: Tim watched the movie right after recording the podcast – just like he said he was going to.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/22/episode-68-pacific-boners/feed/60:39:26This week we have another opportunity to explore the latest geeky stuff that has us inappropriately excited. Tim talks about a new movie release that is his favorite movie of the year. Nick gets super excited about video games and Molly is looking[...]This week we have another opportunity to explore the latest geeky stuff that has us inappropriately excited. Tim talks about a new movie release that is his favorite movie of the year. Nick gets super excited about video games and Molly is looking forward to a remake of a film based on a story written by her favorite author. Is that vague enough for you? We don’t want to give away everything! We also read five answers to our questions!
P.S: Tim watched the movie right after recording the podcast – just like he said he was going to.
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the KFAN DJ ripping into a psychic Tim talks about.
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 67 – Deliverance at Handhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/15/episode-67-deliverance-at-hand/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/15/episode-67-deliverance-at-hand/#commentsTue, 15 Oct 2013 06:00:07 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1344This week, we have a conversation with James Zimmerman, the author of “Deliverance at Hand!: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah’s Witness.” We had the opportunity to review an advance copy of the book before we sat down and talked with James and it is a genuinely great read about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness and how he eventually broke free from that community. His “redemption” was not without cost and we talk about that as well. 30 minutes was not enough time to explore James’ story but the good news is you can buy his book and read about it for yourself!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/15/episode-67-deliverance-at-hand/feed/50:36:40This week, we have a conversation with James Zimmerman, the author of “Deliverance at Hand!: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah’s Witness.” We had the opportunity to review an advance copy of the book before we sat down and talked[...]This week, we have a conversation with James Zimmerman, the author of “Deliverance at Hand!: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah’s Witness.” We had the opportunity to review an advance copy of the book before we sat down and talked with James and it is a genuinely great read about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness and how he eventually broke free from that community. His “redemption” was not without cost and we talk about that as well. 30 minutes was not enough time to explore James’ story but the good news is you can buy his book and read about it for yourself!
Show notes below the fold:
Like the Facebook page for the book!
You can also like the publisher, Freethought House.
It’s Wikipedia so take it for what it is, but here’s the Wikipedia entry on Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Here’s a link to the IMDB page for Mozart & the Whale.
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 66 – Victimless Crimeshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/08/episode-66-victimless-crimes/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/08/episode-66-victimless-crimes/#commentsTue, 08 Oct 2013 06:00:01 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1338For this week’s topic, we are joined by returning guest Tony Miller, who helped us defeat the anti-gay Marriage amendment last year (yeah – it was totally us). This time he joins us to talk about victimless crimes. We start by talking about laws governing drug use (especially marijuana) but we also consider blue laws, marriage laws and blasphemy laws in a lengthy and interesting conversation. Then Tony gets to ask us five questions and they are, as one might expect, pretty insightful. Enjoy our indictment of everyone’s legal systems!

In case you don’t remember the Terry Schaivo case, here’s the Wikipedia page.

We tried to put up the official NASA Earthrise picture but the NASA site is currently down because of the government shut down. So that sucks.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/08/episode-66-victimless-crimes/feed/30:48:44For this week’s topic, we are joined by returning guest Tony Miller, who helped us defeat the anti-gay Marriage amendment last year (yeah – it was totally us). This time he joins us to talk about victimless crimes. We start by talking [...]For this week’s topic, we are joined by returning guest Tony Miller, who helped us defeat the anti-gay Marriage amendment last year (yeah – it was totally us). This time he joins us to talk about victimless crimes. We start by talking about laws governing drug use (especially marijuana) but we also consider blue laws, marriage laws and blasphemy laws in a lengthy and interesting conversation. Then Tony gets to ask us five questions and they are, as one might expect, pretty insightful. Enjoy our indictment of everyone’s legal systems!
As we discussed, the US Government has announced they will not prosecute legal use of marjuana in states that have legalized use.
In case you don’t remember the Terry Schaivo case, here’s the Wikipedia page.
We tried to put up the official NASA Earthrise picture but the NASA site is currently down because of the government shut down. So that sucks.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 65 – The Death Penaltyhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/01/episode-65-the-death-penalty/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/01/episode-65-the-death-penalty/#commentsTue, 01 Oct 2013 06:02:40 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1325This weeks episode features the three of us talking about the death penalty. Pretty serious topic for a comedy podcast, huh? We talk about whether or not being an atheist changes one’s view of the moral questions surrounding putting a criminal to death. We also ask whether or not religion is an influence on support or opposition to the death penalty. We also explore euthinasia as it relates to opinions about the Death Penalty. And, of course, we talk about when we think it is OK to kill someone. Then we get to read five answers from a listener in Canada (who is also a former Mormon)!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/10/01/episode-65-the-death-penalty/feed/150:37:50This weeks episode features the three of us talking about the death penalty. Pretty serious topic for a comedy podcast, huh? We talk about whether or not being an atheist changes one’s view of the moral questions surrounding putting a crimin[...]This weeks episode features the three of us talking about the death penalty. Pretty serious topic for a comedy podcast, huh? We talk about whether or not being an atheist changes one’s view of the moral questions surrounding putting a criminal to death. We also ask whether or not religion is an influence on support or opposition to the death penalty. We also explore euthinasia as it relates to opinions about the Death Penalty. And, of course, we talk about when we think it is OK to kill someone. Then we get to read five answers from a listener in Canada (who is also a former Mormon)!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to a whole lot of articles about the cost of the death penalty vs. lifetime incarceration.
Here’s a link to a decidedly anti death penalty web site.
Hey, Fox news is actually against the death penalty because of the cost.
Info about the character Morigan from Dragon age.PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 64 – Conspiracy Theorieshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/24/episdoe-64-conspiracy-theories/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/24/episdoe-64-conspiracy-theories/#commentsTue, 24 Sep 2013 06:00:49 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1317This week we are joined by third time guest Ronn Bauman in the luxious trailer studios. We had a long and animated conversation about conspiracy theories. If anything, we barely scratched the surface of our contempt for people who buy into them. We probably should have focused on one at a time but Ronn has to head on to the Carolina Renaissance Festival so we could only record one episode. After that conversation, we came up with a new way to do five questions for third time guests.

P.S: If you think the government was involved in 9/11, this episode is probably not for you.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/24/episdoe-64-conspiracy-theories/feed/60:48:34This week we are joined by third time guest Ronn Bauman in the luxious trailer studios. We had a long and animated conversation about conspiracy theories. If anything, we barely scratched the surface of our contempt for people who buy into them. [...]This week we are joined by third time guest Ronn Bauman in the luxious trailer studios. We had a long and animated conversation about conspiracy theories. If anything, we barely scratched the surface of our contempt for people who buy into them. We probably should have focused on one at a time but Ronn has to head on to the Carolina Renaissance Festival so we could only record one episode. After that conversation, we came up with a new way to do five questions for third time guests.
P.S: If you think the government was involved in 9/11, this episode is probably not for you.
Show notes below the fold:
The post on Tim’s blog that Ron refers to is this one.
Ron mentions this article in Cracked about 7 reasons the world looks worse than it really is.
Here is the Cracked takedown of the 9/11 Truther movement.
You can find Ronn online at comichacksguide.com or at tortugatwins.com!
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 63 – Birdfacehttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/17/episode-63-birdface/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/17/episode-63-birdface/#commentsTue, 17 Sep 2013 06:00:34 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1308This week we are joined by Sharon Stiteler, who is better known as Birdchick. Sharon has recently released a book called 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know, which is endorsed by Molly’s mom. In spite of Sharon’s incredible birding credentials, we actually brought her on the podcast to talk about situations in which she feels compelled to keep her atheism quiet. Apparently the birding community has a lot of Christians and that can make some conversations awkward. We talked about times when you feel it is better to keep your views on god to yourself and the fact that we, as atheists, need to keep such views to ourselves while Christians never need to do so.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/17/episode-63-birdface/feed/00:40:39This week we are joined by Sharon Stiteler, who is better known as Birdchick. Sharon has recently released a book called 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know, which is endorsed by Molly’s mom. In spite of Sharon’s incredible birding c[...]This week we are joined by Sharon Stiteler, who is better known as Birdchick. Sharon has recently released a book called 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know, which is endorsed by Molly’s mom. In spite of Sharon’s incredible birding credentials, we actually brought her on the podcast to talk about situations in which she feels compelled to keep her atheism quiet. Apparently the birding community has a lot of Christians and that can make some conversations awkward. We talked about times when you feel it is better to keep your views on god to yourself and the fact that we, as atheists, need to keep such views to ourselves while Christians never need to do so.
Show notes below the fold:
Check out the most primative hotel in Sweden!
Here are all sorts of pictures of Jesus riding Dinosaurs!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 62 – Religion and Characterizationhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/10/episode-62-religion-and-characterization/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/10/episode-62-religion-and-characterization/#commentsTue, 10 Sep 2013 06:00:41 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1293This week we talk about playing a character who believes in something that you don’t. All three of us are performers at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and we have to think about what our characters believe and if that belief differs from our own. Tim, for instance, plays a character who is Catholic. Molly and Nick haven’t spent so much time thinking about that sort of thing but they know their characters believe in fairies. Our conversation isn’t so much about being performers at the Festival as it is about being actors and how you come up with characters who are different from who you are. And do we read five answers from a listener? Of course we do!!!

Show notes below the fold:

We talk about whether or not Leonardo da Vinci was an atheist. Nobody knows but here’s an interesting article on the topic.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/10/episode-62-religion-and-characterization/feed/20:32:18This week we talk about playing a character who believes in something that you don’t. All three of us are performers at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and we have to think about what our characters believe and if that belief differs from [...]This week we talk about playing a character who believes in something that you don’t. All three of us are performers at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and we have to think about what our characters believe and if that belief differs from our own. Tim, for instance, plays a character who is Catholic. Molly and Nick haven’t spent so much time thinking about that sort of thing but they know their characters believe in fairies. Our conversation isn’t so much about being performers at the Festival as it is about being actors and how you come up with characters who are different from who you are. And do we read five answers from a listener? Of course we do!!!
Show notes below the fold:
We talk about whether or not Leonardo da Vinci was an atheist. Nobody knows but here’s an interesting article on the topic.
Here’s some information about Granny Weatherwax.
PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoReigion is such a Beckyhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/04/reigion-is-such-a-becky/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/04/reigion-is-such-a-becky/#commentsWed, 04 Sep 2013 22:51:41 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1297Hey, for all you cool kids who have listened to Episode 60, friend of the show (and former guest) Brianne Bilyeu has produced fan art! We loves us the fan art. It makes us feel special!

Check it out and, if you are so inclined, share this puppy around. Then, when people don’t get it, make them listen to our podcast! It’s subversive!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/04/reigion-is-such-a-becky/feed/0Episode 61 – Fictional Godshttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/03/episode-61-fictional-gods/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/03/episode-61-fictional-gods/#commentsTue, 03 Sep 2013 06:00:06 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1285This week we are joined by Josh Nite (Mr. Skullhead from Kingdom of Loathing). We have a very far reaching conversation that touches on KOL, Josh’s religious upbringing, and on the concept of writing about gods when you don’t actually believe in them. Did we cover any of those topics in enough detail? Probably not. We’ll probably have to bring Josh back for another episode! At the end of the episode, of course, Josh gets a shot at our five questions.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/09/03/episode-61-fictional-gods/feed/60:45:46This week we are joined by Josh Nite (Mr. Skullhead from Kingdom of Loathing). We have a very far reaching conversation that touches on KOL, Josh’s religious upbringing, and on the concept of writing about gods when you don’t actually b[...]This week we are joined by Josh Nite (Mr. Skullhead from Kingdom of Loathing). We have a very far reaching conversation that touches on KOL, Josh’s religious upbringing, and on the concept of writing about gods when you don’t actually believe in them. Did we cover any of those topics in enough detail? Probably not. We’ll probably have to bring Josh back for another episode! At the end of the episode, of course, Josh gets a shot at our five questions.
This post has been edited to include the actual episode! Crazy, huh?
Show notes below the fold:
Josh is one of the co-hosts of the Horror Show Hotdog podcast.
We discuss the KOL guy and that is the pic we used for this episode.
We talk about Big Fun Radio Funtime and in case you haven’t listened to the show – here’s where you can find past episodes.
Here is information on the book Nation, by Terry Pratchett. The character Josh talks about is Mau.
Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 60 – Becky Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/27/episode-60-becky-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/27/episode-60-becky-boners/#commentsTue, 27 Aug 2013 06:00:01 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1279This week’s episode was recorded in the luxurious trailer studios at the Renaissance Festival where we talked about our latest geeky boners. Nick is still pretty excited about Animal Crossing so there’s some talk about perfect cherries. Molly talks about the card game Tichu and improper dealing techniques that got her kicked out of the Bridge club. Yes – she was in Bridge club. Tim gets all obnoxious about the State Fair and he talks about all sorts of food you won’t get to eat.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/27/episode-60-becky-boners/feed/20:29:59This week’s episode was recorded in the luxurious trailer studios at the Renaissance Festival where we talked about our latest geeky boners. Nick is still pretty excited about Animal Crossing so there’s some talk about perfect cherries.[...]This week’s episode was recorded in the luxurious trailer studios at the Renaissance Festival where we talked about our latest geeky boners. Nick is still pretty excited about Animal Crossing so there’s some talk about perfect cherries. Molly talks about the card game Tichu and improper dealing techniques that got her kicked out of the Bridge club. Yes – she was in Bridge club. Tim gets all obnoxious about the State Fair and he talks about all sorts of food you won’t get to eat.
Show notes below the fold:
Just in case you want to know about the new State Fair foods for 2013, here’s a photo gallery.PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 59 – Abortion is an Awesome Thinghttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/20/episode-59-abortion-is-an-awesome-thing/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/20/episode-59-abortion-is-an-awesome-thing/#commentsTue, 20 Aug 2013 06:00:01 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1268This week, we talk to Tim’s Twitter buddy Finn Murphy, whom we identify (incorrectly) as our first international guest.* Finn decided that she wanted to talk about Abortion so we get pretty deep in the weeds about abortion laws in Ireland (which are awful) and Texas (which aren’t much better). In all fairness, we would not recommend this episode for those who oppose abortion because the four of us are pretty lockstep on this topic. Because we’re right, of course.

*Our first (and second) international guest was Canadian Jason Thiebault

We talked about the death of Savita Halappanavar’s and you’ll be happy to know it was ruled a “medical misadventure.”

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/20/episode-59-abortion-is-an-awesome-thing/feed/30:35:45This week, we talk to Tim’s Twitter buddy Finn Murphy, whom we identify (incorrectly) as our first international guest.* Finn decided that she wanted to talk about Abortion so we get pretty deep in the weeds about abortion laws in Ireland (wh[...]This week, we talk to Tim’s Twitter buddy Finn Murphy, whom we identify (incorrectly) as our first international guest.* Finn decided that she wanted to talk about Abortion so we get pretty deep in the weeds about abortion laws in Ireland (which are awful) and Texas (which aren’t much better). In all fairness, we would not recommend this episode for those who oppose abortion because the four of us are pretty lockstep on this topic. Because we’re right, of course.
*Our first (and second) international guest was Canadian Jason Thiebault
We talked about the death of Savita Halappanavar’s and you’ll be happy to know it was ruled a “medical misadventure.”
Here’s a link to Finn’s podcast! Also you can follow her on Twitter!Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 58 – Grief Without Godhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/13/episode-58-grief-without-god/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/13/episode-58-grief-without-god/#commentsTue, 13 Aug 2013 06:00:58 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1264This week we are joined by our friend Eric Knight, who recently lost his father. Tim lost his father over twenty years ago. Both of them talk about how they dealt/continue to deal with their loss. We talk a lot about what we, as atheists, do and don’t want to hear when we lose someone we care about. We also mention Grief Beyond Belief, a Facebook group that helps atheists and agnostics work through loss. Eric also has the opportunity to answer our five questions.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/13/episode-58-grief-without-god/feed/110:44:07This week we are joined by our friend Eric Knight, who recently lost his father. Tim lost his father over twenty years ago. Both of them talk about how they dealt/continue to deal with their loss. We talk a lot about what we, as atheists, do and [...]This week we are joined by our friend Eric Knight, who recently lost his father. Tim lost his father over twenty years ago. Both of them talk about how they dealt/continue to deal with their loss. We talk a lot about what we, as atheists, do and don’t want to hear when we lose someone we care about. We also mention Grief Beyond Belief, a Facebook group that helps atheists and agnostics work through loss. Eric also has the opportunity to answer our five questions.
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the Facebook group we mentioned: Grief Beyond BeliefGuest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 57 – This is the Endhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/06/episode-57-this-is-the-end/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/06/episode-57-this-is-the-end/#commentsTue, 06 Aug 2013 06:00:54 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1256We haven’t done an in-depth movie episode for a while but all found we had strong feelings about This is the End so why not do a podcast about it? If you missed the film in theatres, we should warn you that there are spoilers a-plenty in this episode. From beginning to end. Spoilers spoilers spoilers. There’s only one thing that we don’t spoil but by mentioning that we aren’t going to spoil it, we kind of spoil it. Once we get done spoiling the film, we read five answers from our lisener Graham Leathers!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/08/06/episode-57-this-is-the-end/feed/20:32:49We haven’t done an in-depth movie episode for a while but all found we had strong feelings about This is the End so why not do a podcast about it? If you missed the film in theatres, we should warn you that there are spoilers a-plenty in this[...]We haven’t done an in-depth movie episode for a while but all found we had strong feelings about This is the End so why not do a podcast about it? If you missed the film in theatres, we should warn you that there are spoilers a-plenty in this episode. From beginning to end. Spoilers spoilers spoilers. There’s only one thing that we don’t spoil but by mentioning that we aren’t going to spoil it, we kind of spoil it. Once we get done spoiling the film, we read five answers from our lisener Graham Leathers!
Movies, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 56 – Minnesota Fringe Festivalhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/30/episode-56-minnesota-fringe-festival/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/30/episode-56-minnesota-fringe-festival/#commentsTue, 30 Jul 2013 06:00:32 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1248Round Minnesota parts, the theatrical orgy known as the Fringe Festival is about to start! Tim has been deeply involved in the festival for the last several years so we brought in former guest Joshua Humprey, himself quite the Fringe junkie, to talk about the event. Josh and Tim get pretty nerdy with the details of the Festival while Molly and Nick do an admirable job of pretending to be interested. Then Josh gets to drop five questions on the hosts and they are wicked hard. Also, Tim has twoshows at the Fringe so please go check them out! Actually, it turns out he has added a third show – and Nick and Molly will be in that one!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/30/episode-56-minnesota-fringe-festival/feed/70:51:07Round Minnesota parts, the theatrical orgy known as the Fringe Festival is about to start! Tim has been deeply involved in the festival for the last several years so we brought in former guest Joshua Humprey, himself quite the Fringe junkie, to tal[...]Round Minnesota parts, the theatrical orgy known as the Fringe Festival is about to start! Tim has been deeply involved in the festival for the last several years so we brought in former guest Joshua Humprey, himself quite the Fringe junkie, to talk about the event. Josh and Tim get pretty nerdy with the details of the Festival while Molly and Nick do an admirable job of pretending to be interested. Then Josh gets to drop five questions on the hosts and they are wicked hard. Also, Tim has two shows at the Fringe so please go check them out! Actually, it turns out he has added a third show – and Nick and Molly will be in that one!
Show notes below the fold:
Tim appeared on Josh’s Twin Cities Theatre Connection podcast to talk about his shows just last week! If you want to know more about his shows, you should click here!
Here’s a link to a video of the preview for one of Tim’s shows.
Too lazy to search for the Fringe Youtube channel? We’ve got you covered.
In case you don’t get Molly’s reference to The Monkey’s Paw, you can read up on it here.
Josh’s other podcast is Double-Bill.Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 55 – CONvergence Wrap-Uphttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/23/episode-55-convergence-wrap-uphttpgeekswithoutgod-comwp-contentuploads201307episode-55-convergence-wrap-up-mp3/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/23/episode-55-convergence-wrap-uphttpgeekswithoutgod-comwp-contentuploads201307episode-55-convergence-wrap-up-mp3/#commentsTue, 23 Jul 2013 06:00:15 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1236We had a great time at CONvergence 2013 and we wanted to take some time to tell some stories from the weekend. If you check the show notes, you will find links to a lot of different panels you may have missed because you were doing other stuff at the convention or you didn’t actually go to the convention. It was a great year for all of us. We look forward to next year’s con and to another year of Geeks Without God! We also look forward to your favorite CONvergence stories! Please share in the comments! We also read off Robin Raianiemi’s answer to our five questions. Her movie selection sounds positively awesome!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/23/episode-55-convergence-wrap-uphttpgeekswithoutgod-comwp-contentuploads201307episode-55-convergence-wrap-up-mp3/feed/110:37:39We had a great time at CONvergence 2013 and we wanted to take some time to tell some stories from the weekend. If you check the show notes, you will find links to a lot of different panels you may have missed because you were doing other stuff at t[...]We had a great time at CONvergence 2013 and we wanted to take some time to tell some stories from the weekend. If you check the show notes, you will find links to a lot of different panels you may have missed because you were doing other stuff at the convention or you didn’t actually go to the convention. It was a great year for all of us. We look forward to next year’s con and to another year of Geeks Without God! We also look forward to your favorite CONvergence stories! Please share in the comments! We also read off Robin Raianiemi’s answer to our five questions. Her movie selection sounds positively awesome!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the Judging a Book by It’s Cover panel.
Speaking of that panel, we’ll be playing that structure at the Vilification Tennis show on July 26th and 27th so if you are listening to this podcast before the show and you live in the Twin Cities, please come out and watch!
We mentioned The Ridiculous Puppet Company.
Here’s a link to A Tusken Raider playing violin to “Satan Planted Dinosaur Bones.”
A link to John Picacio’s blog, where he talks about CONvergence.
Want to know more about Robin’s movie “Latitude Zero?” Here you go!
CONvergence, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 54 – Therefore Hitlerhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/16/episode-54-therefore-hitler/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/16/episode-54-therefore-hitler/#commentsTue, 16 Jul 2013 06:00:54 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1225For the second of our live CONvergence reocordings, we were joined by PZ Myers from FreethoughtBlogs. PZ has been sporting a Geeks Without God sticker on his iPad case since last year’s convention and we were excited we could finally thank him for taking our sticker all over the world. We talked with PZ about the evidence for evolution and how you can establish a beachhead with Creationists. PZ, of course, was also asked our five questions. Hard to believe he was able to give us only one answer when we asked him about the stupidest thing anyone has ever said to him about his atheism. We could probably do an entire podcast with PZ about that one question. Perhaps someday we shall.

PZ’s book, The Happy Atheist, is going to be released on August 13th. You can pre-order it here.

We talked about a movie by Ray Comfort that features an interview with PZ. Here’s a link to some more information about that movie. It was on Youtube but was removed.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/16/episode-54-therefore-hitler/feed/10:33:14For the second of our live CONvergence reocordings, we were joined by PZ Myers from FreethoughtBlogs. PZ has been sporting a Geeks Without God sticker on his iPad case since last year’s convention and we were excited we could finally thank him[...]For the second of our live CONvergence reocordings, we were joined by PZ Myers from FreethoughtBlogs. PZ has been sporting a Geeks Without God sticker on his iPad case since last year’s convention and we were excited we could finally thank him for taking our sticker all over the world. We talked with PZ about the evidence for evolution and how you can establish a beachhead with Creationists. PZ, of course, was also asked our five questions. Hard to believe he was able to give us only one answer when we asked him about the stupidest thing anyone has ever said to him about his atheism. We could probably do an entire podcast with PZ about that one question. Perhaps someday we shall.
Show notes below the fold:
PZ’s blog is Pharyngula.
PZ’s book, The Happy Atheist, is going to be released on August 13th. You can pre-order it here.
We talked about a movie by Ray Comfort that features an interview with PZ. Here’s a link to some more information about that movie. It was on Youtube but was removed.
Appearances, CONvergence, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 53 – Arm Rest Etiquettehttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/09/episode-53-arm-rest-etiquette/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/09/episode-53-arm-rest-etiquette/#commentsTue, 09 Jul 2013 06:00:26 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1220Well, we managed to complete a full year of episodes without missing a single week. This episode marks the beginning of our second year. We celebrated our anniversary by bringing back our first guest, Melissa Kaercher and recording the show live at CONvergence 2013. A packed room of geeks joined us as we talked about being raised in and out of faith and how that impacts our view of the world now. Melissa also asked us five questions, one of which led to an extensive discussion about the proper etiquette of arm rest usage on airplanes and in movie theatres.

Thanks to all of our listeners for a great first year! We can’t wait for what will happen in year two!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/09/episode-53-arm-rest-etiquette/feed/10:33:32Well, we managed to complete a full year of episodes without missing a single week. This episode marks the beginning of our second year. We celebrated our anniversary by bringing back our first guest, Melissa Kaercher and recording the show live a[...]Well, we managed to complete a full year of episodes without missing a single week. This episode marks the beginning of our second year. We celebrated our anniversary by bringing back our first guest, Melissa Kaercher and recording the show live at CONvergence 2013. A packed room of geeks joined us as we talked about being raised in and out of faith and how that impacts our view of the world now. Melissa also asked us five questions, one of which led to an extensive discussion about the proper etiquette of arm rest usage on airplanes and in movie theatres.
Thanks to all of our listeners for a great first year! We can’t wait for what will happen in year two!Appearances, CONvergence, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoCONvergence is here!http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/04/convergence-is-here/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/04/convergence-is-here/#commentsThu, 04 Jul 2013 13:12:48 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1216Just in case you have missed the twopodcasts in which we talked about CONvergence, we wanted to offer a quick rundown on places you can see all of us at the convention!

All three of us will be in the Opening Ceremonies Sketch at 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 4th. Opening ceremonies takes place on Main Stage so we’ve hit the BIG TIME!

On Friday at 3:30, the three of us will be improvising conspiracy theories with our friend Jeremy Stomberg on It’s a CONspiracy! That will be in Atrium 4.

At 8:00 PM on Friday, we’ll be hosting the Fearless Comedy Room in room 224! Stop in and try to win the Left Behind Board game, enjoy a specially selected Geeks Without God alcoholic treat and pledge to support Fearless Comedy Productions!

And on Saturday at 5:00, we’ll be celebrating our one year anniversary by recording two live podcasts! The first will be with our innauguarl guest, Melissa Kaercher and the second will be with noted atheist blogger PZ Myers!

Of course all three of us will also be a part of Vilification Tennis on the Main Stage at 10:00 PM Saturday. That is, of course, a very R rated show so if that isn’t your thing, we have no idea why you listen to our podcast!

We’re also doing many other panels separately so if you want to know what we’re up to, here are links to Molly, Nick and Tim’s schedules!

We hope to see you at the con!

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/04/convergence-is-here/feed/1Episode 52 – Public Bumminghttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/02/episode-52-public-bumming/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/02/episode-52-public-bumming/#commentsTue, 02 Jul 2013 06:00:38 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1203CONvergence is less than a week away and even though we’ve already spent an episode geeking out about the con, we decided to do it again! This time we try to focus on what we love about the convention including some stories from past years and full details about the costumes that Molly and Nick plan to be wearing over the course of the weekend. There is also an unusual amount of discussion about anal sex for our podcast. By “unusual,” we mean “more than none.” We also read off five answers from a gay science teacher in Indiana.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/07/02/episode-52-public-bumming/feed/10:45:44CONvergence is less than a week away and even though we’ve already spent an episode geeking out about the con, we decided to do it again! This time we try to focus on what we love about the convention including some stories from past years an[...]CONvergence is less than a week away and even though we’ve already spent an episode geeking out about the con, we decided to do it again! This time we try to focus on what we love about the convention including some stories from past years and full details about the costumes that Molly and Nick plan to be wearing over the course of the weekend. There is also an unusual amount of discussion about anal sex for our podcast. By “unusual,” we mean “more than none.” We also read off five answers from a gay science teacher in Indiana.
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to the CONvergence 2012 closing ceremony video in which Molly Played Ace in front of Sophie Aldred.
Here’s a picture of Mason Savoy:
Here’s a picture of Ithia from Defiance:
Here’s a picture of Tim in an Animal costume:
CONvergence, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 51 – Televised Atheismhttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/06/25/episode-51-televised-atheism/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/06/25/episode-51-televised-atheism/#commentsTue, 25 Jun 2013 06:00:36 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1189This week’s episode is a double date as Tim’s wife Patricia joins us to talk about atheist characters on television. We haven’t spent a lot of time on TV shows and this podcast covers a wide range of atheist characters from Sheldon Cooper to Temperance Brennan. Tim has something of a bug up his butt about the depiction of these characters so you’ll get to hear about that. Patricia also gets a chance to answer our five questions and we think you’ll love her favorite atheist character.

Here’s a picture Tim took at the Gettysburg Battlefield from the top of Little Round Top. If you know what that means, you’ll probably think it is pretty cool.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/06/25/episode-51-televised-atheism/feed/20:43:40This week’s episode is a double date as Tim’s wife Patricia joins us to talk about atheist characters on television. We haven’t spent a lot of time on TV shows and this podcast covers a wide range of atheist characters from Sheldo[...]This week’s episode is a double date as Tim’s wife Patricia joins us to talk about atheist characters on television. We haven’t spent a lot of time on TV shows and this podcast covers a wide range of atheist characters from Sheldon Cooper to Temperance Brennan. Tim has something of a bug up his butt about the depiction of these characters so you’ll get to hear about that. Patricia also gets a chance to answer our five questions and we think you’ll love her favorite atheist character.
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a link to Pat’s favorite atheist character, The Atheist Pig
One list of the top ten atheist characters on TV that we found.
Here’s a picture Tim took at the Gettysburg Battlefield from the top of Little Round Top. If you know what that means, you’ll probably think it is pretty cool.
Atheism, Guest, PodcastGeeks Without GodyesnoEpisode 50 – National Park Bonershttp://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/06/18/episode-50-national-park-boners/
http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/06/18/episode-50-national-park-boners/#commentsTue, 18 Jun 2013 06:00:42 +0000http://geekswithoutgod.com/?p=1171We have a week filled with geeky boners of all kinds. Not your usual geeky topics, mind you. Rather, we talk about things like marathons and nuclear missle launch facilities. Because when you talk about what makes you geek out, it isn’t always comics or movies or TV. Sometimes it’s the stuff that just makes our geeky little hearts beat faster. We also talk about video games so we manage to bring it back to a core geek topic. We also read five answers by Stacy from California!

Also, we have a brief blurb for Camp Quest Minnesota at the end of the episode. Over the holidays last year, we raised enough money to support one scholarship for a child who otherwise couldn’t afford to go. If you have kids in the right age range, now is the time to sign them up!

Show notes below the fold:

Here’s a picture of Nick’s sign from the marathon:

If we somehow surprised you with the Matt Smith news, here’s the BBC article.

]]>http://geekswithoutgod.com/2013/06/18/episode-50-national-park-boners/feed/110:42:46We have a week filled with geeky boners of all kinds. Not your usual geeky topics, mind you. Rather, we talk about things like marathons and nuclear missle launch facilities. Because when you talk about what makes you geek out, it isn’t alw[...]We have a week filled with geeky boners of all kinds. Not your usual geeky topics, mind you. Rather, we talk about things like marathons and nuclear missle launch facilities. Because when you talk about what makes you geek out, it isn’t always comics or movies or TV. Sometimes it’s the stuff that just makes our geeky little hearts beat faster. We also talk about video games so we manage to bring it back to a core geek topic. We also read five answers by Stacy from California!
Also, we have a brief blurb for Camp Quest Minnesota at the end of the episode. Over the holidays last year, we raised enough money to support one scholarship for a child who otherwise couldn’t afford to go. If you have kids in the right age range, now is the time to sign them up!
Show notes below the fold:
Here’s a picture of Nick’s sign from the marathon:
If we somehow surprised you with the Matt Smith news, here’s the BBC article.
Here’s a link to the National Park Service’s page on Minuteman National Historic Park
A picture of Tim’s family in the Minuteman Control Capsule
PodcastGeeks Without Godyesno